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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: WVzuk on January 07, 2016, 08:17:42 PM

Title: Manual transmission fluid question...
Post by: WVzuk on January 07, 2016, 08:17:42 PM

So today I changed the transmission fluid in my 94 kick.  I noticed that there was only about 1-1.5 quarts that came out of the transmission.  I have no idea how it was so low.  I last changed the fluid a couple of years ago.  I have a gear whine I've been bit concerned about so I decided to change the fluid again.  I added Lucas oil stabilizer because I read that it helps quiet gear whine.  Anyway I was able to get a little over 2 quarts in before the fluid began to drain back out of the fill hole. 

The specs say the transmission holds 3.2 quarts.  Is there always some still at a low point in the transmission so it doesn't all drain out?

Title: Re: Manual transmission fluid question...
Post by: Capt on January 22, 2016, 06:55:38 AM

Check your spec sheet,
It may be in metric as in liters,
and I have seen translated versions for the right hand drive
using the Imperial Gallons, quarts, etc....

Just a thought

Title: Re: Manual transmission fluid question...
Post by: leelorr on January 24, 2016, 07:29:18 AM

I read that it holds 2.x quarts after a rebuild (dry), and 1.6 quarts when changing the fluid. I figured that this was because some of the fluid stays on the gears and case after you drain it...

Title: Re: Manual transmission fluid question...
Post by: WVzuk on January 26, 2016, 06:49:35 AM

Thanks for the replies.  The website I got the info from was misprinted.  It is in fact 3.2 pints or 1.6 quarts.

Title: Re: Manual transmission fluid question...
Post by: Ridjobradi on January 26, 2016, 10:41:03 AM

Thanks for following up with what you found.