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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 06:27 PM
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anyone have a good write up on how to change the transmission fluid on a t56? and what fluid to use?
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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Um jack the car up remove the drain plug then fill though the fill plug till it starts coming out. You'll need 4 qts of ATF
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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or you can fill it threw where the shifter bolts up!!!
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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use mobil 1 atf. or redline D4.
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or cheap dex III

I've tried synchromesh, and a few different brand dex III's, seems like it likes the cheaper stuff better
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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Just curious to see what everyones method is to filling it back up without making a huge mess. Siphon pump?
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Go though the shifter to fill. So much easier. Take off your boot and the 4 bolts holding the shifter plate on. Good to go!
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