if they do, how often should it be changed?
2007-02-10 13:16:09 · 16 answers · asked by b3nsonx 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
NO ITS DIFFERENT. It is HEAVY WEIGHT GEAR OIL
About 80W to 90W and could be synthetic. Maybe change it after 60 to 80 thousand miles if you want smooth shifting to return.
2007-02-10 13:21:24 · answer #1 · answered by djtzclark 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hammerhead is absolutely correct!!!! Not all manual transmissions use gear oil. The M5R1(Rangers) and the M5R2(F150) specifically use Dextron III Automatic Transmission Fluid. If you use gear oil in these type of transmissions,they will burn up because the oil is too thick and cannot get into the tight tolerance bearings. On the flip side, the Allison 545 4spd automatic used in medium trucks such as school buses can use 15w30 motor oil instead of ATF. That was approved by Allison themselves.
2007-02-10 16:34:02 · answer #2 · answered by David F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, however unless you want to crawl under the car and drain it the hard way you might want to pay the extra and have it changed by a professional, mabe the same price as an oil change a little higher, usually you change it once a year or so, some go as far as every 2 years but if you really want to keep your transmission running good and you the have the cash once a year is good you can go up to a year and a half but i wouldnt push it too much, maintaining your car the right way instead of the wronge, you can sell it at higher price or keep it longer, hope this helps.
2007-02-10 13:23:36 · answer #3 · answered by keithjp1 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All use oils of some type.
Some use gear oil of all weights (my Model A Ford uses a 600 wt, yes, that is 600!). Some use automatic trannsmission fluid such as the Toyo Kyogo's in Fords and Mazdas. Some use different grades of motor oil.
Check a manual for the proper type for any give transmission. Most don't have a change interval, but it wouldn't hurt to change them every 100,00 miles or so.
2007-02-10 13:25:06 · answer #4 · answered by br549 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is much thicker than transmission fluid which is more like 5w motor oil the transmission lube is usually 80w-130 (depending on manufacturer). You check/fill the lube every oil change, just like you are supposed to check/fill your differential (which usually uses the same lube, unless it is a limited slip type)
And you do change the lube - every time you rebuild the transmission (actually if you are the real clean freak type you could do it every 50,000 miles as there is a drain plug and a fill plug (going from my Chevy transmission)
2007-02-10 13:25:29 · answer #5 · answered by startrektosnewenterpriselovethem 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES! They use anything from AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (SUCH AS THE S-10/S15 AND FORD RANGER which BOTH specify DEX TRON/MERCRON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID, and if they run dry the only gear you have in them is normally 4th gear!) in the newer TIGHT TOLERANCE MANUALS to 90 - 160 weight GEAR LUBE in older transmissions and final drive units going back to the MODEL "T"!
Some of them even used 30W engine oil!
There is a removable PLUG IN THE SIDE OF THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION to see if the FLUID IS JUST STARTING TO RUN OUT OF IT, if it is it is at the right level. If not stick your finger in (ENGINE OFF!) and see if it is within 1/4 inch of the hole if it is it is OK if not refill it.
So check your owners manual to see what it calls for or contact your automobile DEALER if you do not have an owners manual.
CHANGE INTERVALS? FOLLOW MANUFACTURES RECOMMENDATIONS.
BETTER STILL TAKE IT TO A REPUTABLE MECHANIC.
NOT ALL MECHANICS AND DEALERS ARE REPUTABLE!!!!!
2007-02-10 13:25:13 · answer #6 · answered by Hammerhead 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
not a fluid. it's a heavy gear oil. it can be changed, but only if you do some work on it.
however if you have a four wheel drive vehicle, you use a transmission fluid in the transfer case.
2007-02-10 13:24:22 · answer #7 · answered by de bossy one 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes they do use transmission fluid. To see the recommended inspections you should find it in your Owners manual or the erson who maintains your oil changes could tell you.
2007-02-10 13:26:15 · answer #8 · answered by Herm 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yeah, it's called manual transmission fluid. Not sure how long it lasts, there's probably a way to check it though (like the dipstick for your oil), check you owner's manual or ask your dealership.
2007-02-10 13:19:10 · answer #9 · answered by Andrew F 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
They absolutely use oil, but check your owner's manual for the type required. I have had manuals that use motor oil and others that use certain grades of gear oil. An owner's manual will also say when it should be changed as well.
2007-02-10 13:25:29 · answer #10 · answered by wheeler 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋