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Manual Transmission Oil

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by TurbulentLamp, Oct 29, 2019.

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  1. Apr 9, 2021 at 12:40 PM
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    1997tacomav6

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    1997tacomav6 V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger,Haltech, 800k

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    V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger, 56mm pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC Tvs1320 supercharger,(MUST DO) every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 56mm custom pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ATM Pathfinders Dynopro ATM ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back dual exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks JBA UCA trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel, Haltech stand-alone ECU,
    I actually have a few empty Amsolil bags that I use for the diffs, so when it's empty and pour the Redline in the bag and it's a breeze that way too,
    Bags are soo easy
     
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    1997tacomav6, Apr 9, 2021
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  2. Apr 9, 2021 at 1:24 PM
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    Brilliant! Definitely going to save my satchels.

    From Amsoil customer service in response to my question about difference between SVG and MT products: "The difference the sulfur content is higher on the SVG product and it may or may not meet the spec for some vehicles."
     
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  3. Apr 9, 2021 at 4:29 PM
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    Thats funny cause I did the same thing with my front/rear diff and transfer case.

    I also have easier and cheaper access to amsoil than MT-90
     
    km87, Apr 9, 2021
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  4. Jun 15, 2022 at 6:50 PM
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    Did my oil change today, added 60,000 since my last change,
    Those amsoil bags make the diffs and transmission a breeze

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    1997tacomav6, Jun 15, 2022
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  5. Jun 29, 2023 at 10:31 AM
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    I am about to try it and I’m a mechanic but half retarded. Please explain so I don’t fuck it up.
     
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  6. Jun 29, 2023 at 11:01 AM
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    Loosen the fill plug before you take the drain plug off. You don't want to drain the transmission only to discover that your fill plug is seized on or stripped.

    Once the fill plug is loose, remove the drain plug and let the old oil drain out.

    Put drain plug back in, take fill plug off completely and pump new oil into it. Once it starts to dribble out of the fill plug, it's full. Screw the fill plug back in and you're done.

    There are crush washers on the fill/drain plugs, it's good practice to replace those but not exactly a necessity, unless they are destroyed.

    Same exact procedure for the differentials and transfer case.
     
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  7. Jun 29, 2023 at 3:09 PM
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    Thanks, got a get a pump easy, now issue is location. Any directions appreciated eg.. location description and or bolt size, mt90 oil should be here soon
     
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  8. Jun 29, 2023 at 3:12 PM
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    I like to remove the transmission shifter and pour the fluid in from the top so I don't have to pump or funnel it into the side
     
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  9. Jun 29, 2023 at 4:32 PM
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    I’ve heard of this theory, what does that entail just unscrewing the shifter knob or do I have to remove the consul? My truck is lifted high. It’s very easy to get underneath… where to find drain-fill plugs
     
    Suckafartout, Jun 29, 2023
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