Re: [DML] manual transmission oil change

["stevedmc" <stevedmc@xxxxxxxxx>]

Does raising the car cause you to need more or less oil?  I am wondering if 
I may have messed something up by raising it.  So far everything is working 
fine though.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "stainlessilusion" <5n-@xxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 5:19 PM
Subject: Re: [DML] manual transmission oil change


> Figured I'd mention my method of filling so you will have a choice. The 
> gear oil bottles usually have pointed caps where you can cut off a big or 
> small hole depending on what you need. I just cut a small hole, put a hose 
> [that will fit in the filler hole] on the cap and run it into the filler 
> hole and squeeze the oil into the transmission until the fluid is level 
> with the hole. Putting the rear of the car on a ramp will change the 
> amount of oil you'll need, so watch out. -----Dani B #5003 in FL!
>
>> Once you have the oil out get yourself a funnel and a long hose that will
>> fit into the filler hole.  I recomend putting the funnel in the engine 
>> bay
>> so it will be raised up and gravity can push the thick oil down into the
>> transmission.  Then just pour the oil in the funnel until it is full
>
>>
>
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