checklist for tranny fluid change.

[slider85]

hey, switching to Pennzoil Synchromesh and wondering if there are any things I need for the job. just asking because when I changed my oil I also had to get a new crush washer for the plug and it leaked without that. Does the tranny plug or anything there need new washers and things after fluid change. Any small things I need to replace like washers?

 

[x camaro owner]

yes there is a nice crushable washer for the tranny plugs

 

[Defiant]

Be sure to remove the fill plug first.

You don't want to find out that it's seized after the gearbox is dry.

 

[Tacoma-Srunner]

what is the exact fluid type needed for a 90 GS-Turbo 5spd... i know i need 3 quarts.. but ive searched for the synchromesh and none of the posts specify what weight i need to buy...

thanks

 

[JuiceGsTurbo024]

I think yo only need two qrts but double check and make sure? dont add to much i think its bad for the tranny! well good luck late!

 

[Tacoma-Srunner]

I think yo only need two qrts but double check and make sure? dont add to much i think its bad for the tranny! well good luck late!

ok? thanks but...

i know i need about 2.6 quarts for the tranny.. but i want to look at getting this pennzoil synchromesh.. but i need to know what weight to get.. then again i did a bit more searching and is it true the synchromesh doesnt have any weight??? you just put it in the car and thats it?

 

[Defiant]

Pennzoil Synchromesh comes in only one weight, and it's much lighter than whatever's in there now.

 

[falcone4g63]

or you can try bg synchroshift.

 

[Tacoma-Srunner]

ugh.. anyone know where i can get this stuff in jersey.. i seriously have called like 20 auto parts stores and not 1 has even heard of the stuff.. what gives!!!

 

[99gst_racer]

ugh.. anyone know where i can get this stuff in jersey.. i seriously have called like 20 auto parts stores and not 1 has even heard of the stuff.. what gives!!!

SlowBoy has the BG. I can sell you the Pennzoil, Redline, or Royal Purple. PM me if interested.

 

[Tacoma-Srunner]

well finally after searching like crazy found a autozone that had pennzoil synchromesh for $4.99 per quart... changed the fluid today.. immediately the shifting improved greatly... im gonna give it a few days to give my full opinion.. but so far so good!