Fluid changes

[Craig-o]

I consider myself to be a competent shade tree mechanic, but there are some things I've never done - like chaning transmission and differential fluid - there's just never been a need! But I find myself with 65k miles on the clock, including a few open track days, and I have convinced myself to replace the 6-speed tranny fluid and differential fluid with redline before my next day at the track (coming up in 4 weeks).

So, the car's raised an on jack stands. I drained the oil and changed the filter, now I'm ready to move to the transmission and differential. I've located the drain and fill plugs, but before I drain either, I notice something; there's no way I'm going to be able to tip a bottle and fill these things - there's just no room.

So here's the question: what tool do I need (some kind of pump?) to do this job?

Thanks for your help.

Craig

 

[silver98]

a turkey baster will do the trick!

 

[mmvette80]

A $4 pump from a auto parts store.

 

[bossvette]

A $4 pump from a auto parts store.

Looks like a grease gun with a hose, you suck the oil out of the can then pump it into the trans.

 

[Craig-o]

I thought there might be something more sophisticated than a turkey baster - thanks!

 

[Patrick]

I thought there might be something more sophisticated than a turkey baster

Sorry, Craig, sometimes the technology free answers rise to the surface first.

:L

-Patrick

 

['04 Torch Red]

I thought there might be something more sophisticated than a turkey baster - thanks!

try putting a long tube in and suck it out...:L ..whatever you do ...replace the trans and rear with new GM fluids...GM has good enough fluids for the trans and rear end...