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ATF in a manual gearbox.; Can that be correct ?
Topic Started: Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:59 am (1,261 Views)
MadMike
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Before it gets too cold I want to do a few more jobs on the car.I want to change the oil in the rear axle and in the manual gearbox.

So I just looked in my Haynes to check what to get.

For the axle it lists Hypoid SAE 90, thats fine.

But for a MANUAL gearbox it lists Automatic Transmission Fluid, ATF.

Can that be correct ?

I have never heard of that before.



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Richy190E
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A lot of cars use ATF :)
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Johnboy Mac
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ATF is correct.
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MadMike
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Thanks guys.

We live and learn. :wub:


Mike.
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olliecampbell
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Apologies for hijacking the thread. Does anyone know how much ATF is needed for a manual box? (Mines a 2l petrol if it makes a difference?)
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aemt
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olliecampbell
Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:50 am
Apologies for hijacking the thread. Does anyone know how much ATF is needed for a manual box? (Mines a 2l petrol if it makes a difference?)
All quantities are in the MB Users Manual. ;)
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MadMike
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My Haynes gives it as 1.5 litres for a five speed box.



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Richy190E
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I'd buy 5 litres and see what you've got left, you may have enough left for next time :) it works out cheaper per litre too.

I recommend Lucas sureshift semi-synthetic race spec ATF.
Edited by Richy190E, Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:19 am.
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olliecampbell
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aemt
Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:56 am
olliecampbell
Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:50 am
Apologies for hijacking the thread. Does anyone know how much ATF is needed for a manual box? (Mines a 2l petrol if it makes a difference?)
All quantities are in the MB Users Manual. ;)
Thanks everyone.

Should have thought about that! Dime bar!
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MadMike
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olliecampbell
Thu Oct 22, 2009 12:53 pm
aemt
Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:56 am
olliecampbell
Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:50 am
Apologies for hijacking the thread. Does anyone know how much ATF is needed for a manual box? (Mines a 2l petrol if it makes a difference?)
All quantities are in the MB Users Manual. ;)
Thanks everyone.

Should have thought about that! Dime bar!
Just a word of warning, get the filler plug out BEFORE you take out the drain plug. ;)
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Charles
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Bmw's take ATF in their manual boxes
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Richy190E
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Also, work out how you're going to get the oil into the 'box.
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sparky190
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yea thats a good point as haynes says just pour it in but what sorta bottle are ya gonna be able to get in between the box and trans tunnel lol!
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Richy190E
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Its a bit of a struggle but it can be done with the 1 litre bottles and a length of hose, I have also seen cheapo trolley jacks turned into gear oil pumps.
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olliecampbell
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I was thinking...host pipe, funnel in the engine bay and a drip tray to pick up most of what drops out!
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aemt
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Large syringe plus plastic tube ;)
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cgg500-500cc-oil-suction-gun
Edited by aemt, Wed Nov 4, 2009 11:21 am.
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