Problem with transmission

El Supracabras · 06-03-2011, 12:42 PM

Filling the trans through the shifter? How do you know if its full or over filled?
A general rule is: if it worked before you touched it, and is doesn't work now, you kcufed up. Everybody does it. Go backwards in your steps until you find out where.

ochowdero · 06-04-2011, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Supracabras

Filling the trans through the shifter? How do you know if its full or over filled?
A general rule is: if it worked before you touched it, and is doesn't work now, you kcufed up. Everybody does it. Go backwards in your steps until you find out where.

well you wouldnt know haha >.<
its dumb but can be done..
im sure he got it cuz he hasnt been replying :P

El Supracabras · 06-04-2011, 12:07 PM

I don't think it's dumb...well maybe if you are just being lazy. It's actually pretty clever if say, you had a stripped fill plug. It would be good to know how much oil is in there though.
Probably got it figured out already.

cre · 06-04-2011, 05:41 PM

There's noting wrong with filling it through the top.. Naturally it's foolish if you don't have a way to check that you are at the right level but sometimes it's still easier to fill this way even if you can get the fill plug off to check the fluid level.

suprabahamut · 06-04-2011, 06:49 PM

Sorry about that guys I should have used gear oil instead. I got the problem fixed my brother help me get it back in neutral to straighten everything up. For a minute I thought I was screwed.
Thanks for the quick reply's.

suprabahamut · 06-04-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cre

There's noting wrong with filling it through the top.. Naturally it's foolish if you don't have a way to check that you are at the right level but sometimes it's still easier to fill this way even if you can get the fill plug off to check the fluid level.

Yeah I usually fill from the bottom and make the level right. But since the transmission is leaking it is the rear seal I am going to fix it soon. I usually put a little more in for the long run.

cre · 06-04-2011, 08:14 PM

What fluid did you have in it and what did you put in now? You need a 75W90 for the manual... or MT90 if you're using Redline.

The type of fluid and viscosity have absolutely no bearing on whether the transmission will shift when the vehicle is stopped; The shifter wasn't mated with the extension properly, that's all.

ochowdero · 06-08-2011, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cre

What fluid did you have in it and what did you put in now? You need a 75W90 for the manual... or MT90 if you're using Redline.

The type of fluid and viscosity have absolutely no bearing on whether the transmission will shift when the vehicle is stopped; The shifter wasn't mated with the extension properly, that's all.

75w90?

i use 80w90
it honestly dont matter i presume.

off topic, did you know the "W" in "75w90" means winter?
hahaha
thats funny to me

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06-04-2011, 08:14 PM	#7
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	What fluid did you have in it and what did you put in now? You need a 75W90 for the manual... or MT90 if you're using Redline. The type of fluid and viscosity have absolutely no bearing on whether the transmission will shift when the vehicle is stopped; The shifter wasn't mated with the extension properly, that's all. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

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06-03-2011, 12:42 PM	#1
El Supracabras 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 240	Filling the trans through the shifter? How do you know if its full or over filled? A general rule is: if it worked before you touched it, and is doesn't work now, you kcufed up. Everybody does it. Go backwards in your steps until you find out where.

06-04-2011, 12:07 PM	#3
El Supracabras 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 240	I don't think it's dumb...well maybe if you are just being lazy. It's actually pretty clever if say, you had a stripped fill plug. It would be good to know how much oil is in there though. Probably got it figured out already.

06-04-2011, 06:49 PM	#5
suprabahamut 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2007 Location: greensboro Posts: 242	Sorry about that guys I should have used gear oil instead. I got the problem fixed my brother help me get it back in neutral to straighten everything up. For a minute I thought I was screwed. Thanks for the quick reply's.