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YOUR RESEARCHTransmission Fluid Smell
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I checked the drain plug itself but is there another magnet?
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Maybe a little late now but have you checked the magnet behind the drain plug?
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You have to use your pinky to reach it to check for sludge...well next time then.
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'course as before the fluid change so it should be after and that is you do not hurry the shifts when the transmission is cold but let the shifter resistance be your guide as to how fast you can shift.
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It may be a while before I change the tranny fluid again, but I broke 2 of the local auto store's pumps getting in 3 liters.
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'course as before the fluid change so it should be after and that is you do not hurry the shifts when the transmission is cold but let the shifter resistance be your guide as to how fast you can shift.
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Sorry for another newbie question or two. Changing my transmission fluid today. Let it drain for about an hour and the garage door was shut. I came out and was blasted with a delicious mesquite smoked/burning smell with a tinge of metal mixed in there. Is the smoked burning smell normal?
Also, when I run it the first time after the refill, is there anything I need to do, or a break in period before I kick up the rpm?
Thanks
Manual transmission oil makes me gag. Horrible smelling.
No break in or special action required after a transmission fluid change. You just have to be sure you refilled the transmission with the right amount and type of fluid and the drain and refill plugs are properly installed and torqued down correctly.
Then you just drive the car. 'course as before the fluid change so it should be after and that is you do not hurry the shifts when the transmission is cold but let the shifter resistance be your guide as to how fast you can shift.
The magnet is not on the drain plug, it's right next to the drain hole inside the tranmission case (toward the rear of the car if I remember right). You have to use your pinky to reach it to check for sludge...well next time then. I change mine almost ~20k miles with OE fluid. Always even smoother shifting afterwards.
Thanks Macster. Thorough as always.
Thanks for the support! If this keeps up, I may tackle the engine in a year or two. Next up in the next 1-2 weeks are the spark plugs. Prepare for another newbie post.
I got the Motul Gear Competition 75W 140. I can definitely tell a difference in the smoothness/ease of the shifting, but I concede that may just be due to the oil being new. Another peace of mind item for that coming April DE date.
It may be a while before I change the tranny fluid again, but I broke 2 of the local auto store's pumps getting in 3 liters. If anyone has a link to a nice durable pump or siphon to get the fluid in there, I would appreciate it.
After 3 DIY's that garage lift is pushing it's way to the top of my Geekin My Garage list.
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