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Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
Ok so I just bought a new aluminum driveshaft N I thought I might ass well change the fluid. I just don't know what fluid to use or exactly where to put it in lol
 
Posted by SS396chevelle (Member # 7277) on :
 
Atf
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
Isnt that automatic transmission fluid?
 
Posted by CornOil_&_Boost (Member # 5888) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Isnt that automatic transmission fluid?
Yes. But it is better for your manual....

So +1 on the ATF
 
Posted by SS396chevelle (Member # 7277) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Isnt that automatic transmission fluid?
Nothing gets by you does it
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
Any good brands?
 
Posted by 510.86.notch (Member # 9892) on :
 
I've always used royal p syncromax.Have had no issues.There are 2 plugs on the passenger side of transmission.1 drain plug on lower,1 filler directly above the drain.Pretty straight forward.
 
Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Isnt that automatic transmission fluid?
Lol that was my reaction at first.
 
Posted by SS396chevelle (Member # 7277) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Any good brands?
Super tech from walmart.or any cheap atf from auto parts store i not a big fan of putting high end fluid in t5s
 
Posted by SydewayzStan (Member # 10217) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SS396chevelle:
quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Any good brands?
Super tech from walmart.or any cheap atf from auto parts store i not a big fan of putting high end fluid in t5s
+1000000, dont use fancy fluid, t5's last forever with cheap dexIII as long as you know how to drive and not scratch gears
 
Posted by SLOWFOX (Member # 11067) on :
 
Fill from shifter with plug removed once you see oil spill stop plug it and fill a lil bit more and bam done..
 
Posted by 89bluenotch (Member # 7454) on :
 
Get the cheapest ATF you can find!!! [patriot]
 
Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
GM Synchromesh

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/NAL-12345349/
 
Posted by nitrous_bob (Member # 77) on :
 
mobil1 , royal purple or amsoil ATF

2 3/4 qts

drain it from the plug.....fill it through the shifter base
 
Posted by nitrous_bob (Member # 77) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 89bluenotch:
Get the cheapest ATF you can find!!! [patriot]
yup....and use water instead of oil too.....saves you money

****disclaimer......im joking **********
 
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by nitrous_bob:
quote:
Originally posted by 89bluenotch:
Get the cheapest ATF you can find!!! [patriot]
yup....and use water instead of oil too.....saves you money

****disclaimer......im joking **********
This made me laugh. [Razz]
 
Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :
 
Cheapest Dex/merc ATF you can find.
 
Posted by dubfive-0 (Member # 8965) on :
 
AMS OIL or B&M Trick Shift ATF
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
Neight isnt your car an 86? if so does it have the original trans? cant remember but it was 86 or 85 when they went to ATF the older T-5s actually used gear oil. i'll have to look.
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
Borg Warner also provided many other gear ratios in NWC T-5’s to meet the needs of the application. Most were geared down to allow a small displacement motor to spin up. To do this the first gear ratios were in the range of 3.75 to 4.10:1, more on that later. All the main shaft gears, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, ride on a solid output shaft with deep oil grooves to provide lubrication. The lower counter gears spin on straight cylindrical bearings with a thrust washer in front to provide support when under load. All the synchronizer rings are made of solid bronze which are of different size than those found in a World-Class T-5. It is because there is no bearing under each gear and the bronze synchro rings that the NWC T-5 use the heavier Dextron II. Since Dextron II is no longer available the engineers at TREMEC now recommend using straight 50w gear oil. The lighter Dextron III weight can be used but may effect shifting and wear. Torque rating for the 2.95:1 NWC T-5 was 265ft/lbs. Four cylinder ratios are much lower due to the tooth count between gears.

[ July 09, 2012, 12:36 AM: Message edited by: v-town coupe ]
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
this is a good page to visit on T-5 info:

http://www.moderndriveline.com/Technical_Bits/t5_history.htm
 




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