M6 fluid change
3/8 drive drain plug on passenger side bottom rear of trans. Fill plug is on the other side same plug half way up the case. Fill with 4.1 quarts through the fill plug or take shifter off and fill throught there. For me its easier to fill it up through the shifter base since I dont have a pump to transer the fluid into. Kinda hard to pour fluid into the side of the trans LOL
Staging Lane
Joined: Feb 2004
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You should buy a cheap bottle pump too. They are like $5 max. Or fill through the shifter, but you probably won't have access unless you are up there to begin with.
About the drain....it's marked "drain" lol. Also, before you think too much about it....just use the 3/8 end of your ratchet.
It may seem obvious to you....wasn't to me
About the drain....it's marked "drain" lol. Also, before you think too much about it....just use the 3/8 end of your ratchet.
It may seem obvious to you....wasn't to me
& please......use the GM Dot 3 fluid & + 2 on the hand cylinder pump. Most Auto parts stores have them & it will sav a lot of time & frustration.
I don't want to get into a debate w/ guys reading the GM Dot 3 recommendation & will not reply regarding the issue. Just do yourself a favor & don't mess with it.
I don't want to get into a debate w/ guys reading the GM Dot 3 recommendation & will not reply regarding the issue. Just do yourself a favor & don't mess with it.
& please......use the GM Dot 3 fluid & + 2 on the hand cylinder pump. Most Auto parts stores have them & it will sav a lot of time & frustration.
I don't want to get into a debate w/ guys reading the GM Dot 3 recommendation & will not reply regarding the issue. Just do yourself a favor & don't mess with it.
I don't want to get into a debate w/ guys reading the GM Dot 3 recommendation & will not reply regarding the issue. Just do yourself a favor & don't mess with it.
If your just driving the car normally, then reg old DOT 3 would be fine. However, if you beat on your car for extended periods of time, having a fluid that won't break down and hinder clutch performance absolutely makes a difference.
As far as how to change the actual trans fluid, these guys have you covered. I've done it both ways, just depends what you feel like messing with, the shifter and console or laying under there to fill it.
You can get some rubber tubing and snake it from under the hood and to the filler hole, with a funnel up top and fill it that way. I did that the first time and it worked fine.
Good luck.
You can get some rubber tubing and snake it from under the hood and to the filler hole, with a funnel up top and fill it that way. I did that the first time and it worked fine.
Good luck.
TECH Regular
Joined: Jun 2004
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