Tremec TKO Question

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Is it ok to put the fluid in through the shifter rather than putting it in the fill hole?

 

Modular2v

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yes...that the only way i do it really

 

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in my T-5 i use a small pump from local parts store...about $7...........works like a charm!
but you can also pour it thru shifter mounting point as well.
Jack

 

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that how i put mine in! i also have a question. Is the only fluid u can use syncromesh or is thier something a little cheaper that u can use?

 

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according to the manual I found at TTC you can use any dextron II.
Jack

 

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Modular2v said:

yes...that the only way i do it really[I did this and now my car is leaking fluid. When I put it through the shifter I also jacked up the back of the car 3 feet in the air so it would go quicker. Do you think fluid got in somewhere it shouldn't be? Its leaking from the top and where the driveshaft meets the tranny? Any help would be appreciated.

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mustangmarks said:

I did this and now my car is leaking fluid. When I put it through the shifter I also jacked up the back of the car 3 feet in the air so it would go quicker. Do you think fluid got in somewhere it shouldn't be? Its leaking from the top and where the driveshaft meets the tranny? Any help would be appreciated.

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How much fluid did you put it? Do you have the stopper or D/S in the tailshaft?

 

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Why are you all pouring through the shifter??? Isnt that taking more time undoing all that shifter crap and boot?? Your suppose to have the fill hole open anyways so you can tell when its full. You fill the tranny until it starts to leak out of the fill hole. If you are jacking up the vehicle or tranny in anyway, its going to throw off the level at the fill hole, and you could potentially be adding too much fluid. Unless of course, you know the exact amount to add, and you already know how much is in there. Is this a first time fill, fill up, or did you drain the tranny, and now you need to fill it up? If it wasnt leaking before, and now it is, you probably have too much in there. Your best to just stick with the right way of filling it, since it is faster anyways. Undo the lower nut to drain it, and then close it up when done. Then undo the top fill nut, and use a pump until the fluid starts to leak out, voila, your done.

 

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As for fluid, I'm not sure if it can take other fluids, but in my opinion, since its a $1600 transmission, I would just stick to the synthetic fluid that is recommended.

 

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tunedin302 said:

How much fluid did you put it? Do you have the stopper or D/S in the tailshaft?

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3 Quarts not sure what kinda of tailshaft but it leaks. I definatly over filled it because a good quart all together leaked out,but stoped after it did and just left little drips I checked the fluid level and it was perfect but still leaves little spots any suggestions?

 

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I was told when I bought my TKO to use syncromesh fluid only. Anything else would also void warranty. Do not use Dextron.

Shon

 

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408stroker5.0 said:

I was told when I bought my TKO to use syncromesh fluid only. Anything else would also void warranty. Do not use Dextron.

Shon

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If I have to use sychromesh, why don't they buy it. Damn, it's like putting gold in gold!

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i think i used royal purple syn. fluid