Problem with transmission

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

cre · 06-08-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ochowdero

75w90?

i use 80w90
it honestly dont matter i presume.

80W90 is acceptable.

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Originally Posted by ochowdero

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

Mmmmkay... And now we return you to your regularly scheduled paint huffing.

ochowdero · 06-09-2011, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by cre

Mmmmkay... And now we return you to your regularly scheduled paint huffing.

haha no seriously..
30w.. as in straight non multi-grade oils means weight
but in 75w90, because its a multi-grade oil it means WINTER..
its viscosity is 75 in the summer.. and in the winter (the cold thickens the oil) its 90..

i learned this in class and was shocked as well and was thinking in my head "wow...my instructor is sniffing crack.."
but its actually true.

idk why they cant just keep it as weight...
but just a lil bit of info
*to myself.."he thinks im retarded"

cre · 06-09-2011, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ochowdero

"he thinks im retarded"

Well, in his defense, it sounds like you're giving him little reason to believe otherwise. ROFL

The cold weight has more to do with the characteristics of the oil at any given point regardless of the outside temp. Also of note is that the weight or viscosity doesn't necessarily mean the oil is a certain "thickness".... there's a LOT of science to lubrication and it a good idea to at least read the basics.

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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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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.