60k service... 6 speed manual, do I flush now?

I'm at Valvoline now because I have had time to do my 60k service... Do I need to do the fluid change for my 6mt? If so, they charge $200, but I have a 20% off coupon. I don't see myself having time to do it, so unfortunately I need to pay extra for convince.

I realize I should search, but I need to decide quick. Thanks for input

 

do a basic drain and refill, not a full flush.

 

An MT fluid flush takes 15 minutes tops and can be done in your driveway. I’d personally buy the fluid and drain/fill gaskets myself and save myself $150. They’ll also probably fill it with a GL5 specced gear oil which isn’t best for our MT transmissions. You can do it yourself with a high quality GL4 MT fluid for under $50 easily.

 

If it’s brown flush it down, if it’s yellow let it mellow

 

pass. do it yourself. couple of bolts and bit of fluid. super easy to do (at least on teh 5 speed)

 

I passed on having them do it. If it takes a couple of weeks, I can't imagine I'll do any harm. I need to do the plugs anyways. Thanks guys

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tN7UErwDNM

 

Maybe the world has gotten away from me, but how does one "flush" a manual transmission equipped with thick gear oil?. All I ever did was drain and refill with qty. specified in owners manual.

 

"Flush" sounds better when they want to squeeze you for $200 and give you a 20% discount to make it feel like you're getting a good deal.

 

While filling it with the cheapest bulk gear oil they have available...

 

Drain out the old, put in the new. Use GL4. Put some Teflon tape on the drain and fill plugs.

DON'T over tighten the drain plug!

 

use this when you do it

 

Yeah 200 is way to much to pay it’s so easy to do this one yourself

 

This is what I have used in my truck at 30K and I just changed it again at 60K. Drain/fill plug washers P/N is 90430-A0003. Truck shifts very well.

 

Redline MT-90 and Ford Motorcraft XT M5 QS are the best IMO. Based on shift feel/smoothness, longevity, and price. I’ll usually get whatever is cheaper at the time of service.

 

Change your plugs while it drains, - and maybe lube the drive train while you're at it.

 

Flush a manual transmission? Hahahaha.
Drain and refill. Easy peezy.