DIY: Transmission Oil Change

Jsolo · 06-24-2013, 05:09 PM

I used a motive brake bleeder bottle. Bought it at jegs without any reservoir fittings. Went to menards and got a 1/4" npt to barbed fitting, and a length of hose. It takes about 5 min to transfer 1 qt of fluid. Leave practically no mess, doesn't fall apart on your half way through the first use either. Total was ~$50 for the bottle, fitting and hose.

juld0zer · 06-24-2013, 06:26 PM

the turkey baster or large syringe would take a long time due to the viscosity of the oil.

even with the pump i used, it took a few minutes of hard pumping (the spring in the plunger has a lot of resistance because the pump is design to pump fluid out and draw fluid in from the bottle simultaneously each time the plunger is pressed down or rises up)

Funnel & hose can get messy if you accidentally drop the contraption whilst pouring. You'll need a mate underneath to tell you when to stop as well.

in summary, get the pump

you will love yourself for it when you do the diff as there's no room for a funnel and hose job there

06-24-2013, 05:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 16	I used a motive brake bleeder bottle. Bought it at jegs without any reservoir fittings. Went to menards and got a 1/4" npt to barbed fitting, and a length of hose. It takes about 5 min to transfer 1 qt of fluid. Leave practically no mess, doesn't fall apart on your half way through the first use either. Total was ~$50 for the bottle, fitting and hose. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

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06-24-2013, 06:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
juld0zer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 428 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 140	the turkey baster or large syringe would take a long time due to the viscosity of the oil. even with the pump i used, it took a few minutes of hard pumping (the spring in the plunger has a lot of resistance because the pump is design to pump fluid out and draw fluid in from the bottle simultaneously each time the plunger is pressed down or rises up) Funnel & hose can get messy if you accidentally drop the contraption whilst pouring. You'll need a mate underneath to tell you when to stop as well. in summary, get the pump you will love yourself for it when you do the diff as there's no room for a funnel and hose job there