Green3spd

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Sorry for being such a noob but this is my first 6spd car... and im having some issues... how do I check the tranny fluid???

2slow4you

iTrader: (5)

on my ls1 and on my s10 both, there is a small cup in the corner of ur engine bay, up close to the firewal and fender of the driver side

Green3spd

iTrader: (7)

I know of the clutch resevior.... that fine...

chuckyt1

iTrader: (33)

There is a plug on the tranny, on the left side, that takes a 3/8" inch square drive. It should be filled to the bottom of that plug.

HSV-GTS-300

2slow4you

iTrader: (5)

wow im a dumbass, excuse me lol

i mis-read it.. yea thats ur clutch fluid that i talked about lol.. just check it by that plug on the side as stated

Green3spd

iTrader: (7)

Its cool... So if I take that plug out its not going to overflow out of it?

HVS-GST-300... thanks for the pic., helped me alot...

How do you add the fluid if it needs it? I dont have access to a pump with dexron 3... can a funnel fit under there?

Thanks for the replys!

chuckyt1

iTrader: (33)

It won't flow out of the hole unless it was overfilled.

If you don't have a pump the easiest way is to remove the shifter and fill it through the opening. Or you could get one of those little siphon pumps for less than $10...

Green3spd

iTrader: (7)

you mean like a "turkey baster?" lol... that woud be a good idea...

jinusow

I do it laying right on the floor with no jack, a 3/8 wrench no socket, and my finger to see how low. If you can get a lift it's so easy to stand there to drain and fill. There is a similar screw on the passenger side closer to the tailshaft and lower that you use to drain the fluid. You don't need a lift to do it a jack and stands will do if you can't fit your arms under there. A baster isn't going to work you need a pump that screws onto the bottle and depending on the type you buy, one is the pump handle, and the other you squeeze the bottle to fill. Try to get a long enough hose, piece a couple together, otherwise; you'll be laying under the car for awhile pumping fluid. The only other way to fill the trans is to remove the shifter which is lots more work than just using the fill hole.

daniel6718

iTrader: (36)

no the siphon pump hes talking about i think is similar to a caulking gun...but with a tube and you suck it full and push in the new fluid...if you havent one it before just completely change the fluid while your there...one bolt to drain...then the other to refill until it leaks from it