DIY: Transmission Oil Change

40 to 332 · 07-13-2013, 12:03 AM

Yamaha, ... what are those black caps that fit over your jack stands? They look like they could be helpful. Did you fabricate them yourself or purchase them?

To the group ... I recall many years ago reading something about synthetic transmission fluid not be compatible with the seals in the tyranny (???). Presumably this was just rumour ... or improvements have been made in the fluids and/or seals. Can someone please confirm? I'm thinking of switching to synthetic in the new couple of weeks. Thanks!

ChrisSlicks · 07-13-2013, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 40 to 332

To the group ... I recall many years ago reading something about synthetic transmission fluid not be compatible with the seals in the tyranny (???). Presumably this was just rumour ... or improvements have been made in the fluids and/or seals. Can someone please confirm? I'm thinking of switching to synthetic in the new couple of weeks. Thanks!

Synthetic is okay, but no GL5 for the transmission as it is bad for the synchros, use GL4 instead. You can use GL5 in the rear end.

NS370Z · 07-13-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 40 to 332

Yamaha, ... what are those black caps that fit over your jack stands? They look like they could be helpful. Did you fabricate them yourself or purchase them?

Those are hockey pucks, every Canuck should know that LOL.

YamahaR6 · 07-13-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 40 to 332

Yamaha, ... what are those black caps that fit over your jack stands? They look like they could be helpful. Did you fabricate them yourself or purchase them?

To the group ... I recall many years ago reading something about synthetic transmission fluid not be compatible with the seals in the tyranny (???). Presumably this was just rumour ... or improvements have been made in the fluids and/or seals. Can someone please confirm? I'm thinking of switching to synthetic in the new couple of weeks. Thanks!

Yes, those are hockey pucks. Cost $1.99 each in Canadian Tire. Used a drill and sand paper to make the slot; it's actually a bit of work but it's worth it.

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40 to 332 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kimberley, BC, CANADA Posts: 455 Drives: 13 370Z BS M6 Sport Rep Power: 440	Yamaha, ... what are those black caps that fit over your jack stands? They look like they could be helpful. Did you fabricate them yourself or purchase them? To the group ... I recall many years ago reading something about synthetic transmission fluid not be compatible with the seals in the tyranny (???). Presumably this was just rumour ... or improvements have been made in the fluids and/or seals. Can someone please confirm? I'm thinking of switching to synthetic in the new couple of weeks. Thanks!