neat trick for adding tranny/diff lubes

[rrubel]

Over the weekend, I checked the level of ATF in my 4+3 and found it low, but couldn't figure a way to add the fluid because the opening is so high up on the transmission. I came up with what I think is a neat cheap solution, at least for those of us with kids .

I happened to have an almost-empty bottle of gear oil with a very narrow tip; there are other products with similar tops, almost like a caulk tube. Anyway, I filled this with ATF and slipped a thick plastic kid's bendy straw (I think this one came from Friendly's kids meals) over the end and pressed it tight. Then I was able to feed the straw into the hole in the transmission and squeeze the bottle until the fluid got to the right level... Put in about half a quart and didn't spill a drop until it hit the top of the hole.

[RICHR]

 

[Eagle85C4]

You da man Rich...

I have been contemplating how to do that with the differential fluid...thanks for the heads up!

 

[Ken]

What timing Rich! I just filled my differential and transmission this afternoon, in preparation for the engine re-install. Luckily for me I had a transfer pump so it was relatively easy to fill the rear end; the transmission could not have been simpler to fill, I just turned it on its side. :L

_ken

By the way, Redline synthetic gear oil smells just as bad as the friction additive. You know, like someone who's been sweating a lot but who hasn't bathed in weeks. :gap

_ken

 

[Eagle85C4]

Ken...

I have heard some good things about redline....what you got to say?

 

[Ken]

All of my lubrication needs will be handled by Red Line synthetic lubricants (gears, manual trans, motor oil, and Water Wetter for the radiator.

Check out their site Ray: Red Line lubricants.

_ken

Oh, in answer to your question, I have no previous experience with them, but have heard nothing but good (except for a slam that Amsoil accuses Red Line of initiating towards them.) I'm putting all my eggs in one basket you might say, eh? Gotta have faith in something.

 

[Eagle85C4]

Well Ken....

If you feel that strongly about them to put it in your new motor after what you have gone through then count me in....Redline next change....thanks man...