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Old 12-09-2008, 02:13 PM
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i know a lot of you have already changed your manual tranny oil to get better shifting. i did this with royal purple at around 5000mi and it got a bit better. got the trd shift kit and nst bushings and it improved a bit. it still wasn't where i wanted it... expecially when its cold outside. last week i decided to give redline MT-90 a shot. WOW its like butta!!! now, seeing as redline did such a great job with the tranny, i'm thinking of swapping to their oil, too. (using royal purple).

just wanted to let you all know that i've had great success with redline!
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+1 on the mt-90, works really good.
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Old 12-13-2008, 08:49 AM
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how many quarts of Mt-90 do I need? Good web site to purchase?
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how many quarts of Mt-90 do I need? Good web site to purchase?
3qts and check with summitracing.com or jegs.com
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anyone have pics or tips or tricks on how to do this? I received my oil today and havent looked at it yet but i figured i wouldnt go into it blind. What tools do i need.

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white, thanks for the info summit racing has in stock. Going to try and change myself
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Originally Posted by renegade4x4
anyone have pics or tips or tricks on how to do this? I received my oil today and havent looked at it yet but i figured i wouldnt go into it blind. What tools do i need.

Chris
there are 2 plugs on the tranny. both are the same size (24mm or 15/16" i think) one faces the drivers side at the bottom of the tranny. the other is on the front and has a sticker on it that says to refer to the owners manual. loosen top plug and pull the bottom one. then loosen top one to allow the vacuum to release allowing the fluid to come out faster. once done, re torque bottom one and leave top one out. the best way to do it is a long piece of hose and a funnel. run the hose/funnel down from the engine bay and insert into top plug. fill till fluid just starts to come out the top plug. to check, stick a finger in there like a dip stick. once its full (almost 3qts) reinstall the top plug and re torque it. clean it up, look for leaks and enjoy.
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thanks! shifts good! i notice a difference. there is also a how to in the tc forum and you remove the reverse switch to add fluid. very good mod!

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glad to hear that you got it done and got the same results. its amazing how normal the shift feels until you do something to make it better...
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