Transmission transfusion?

JPEG · Post by **JPEG** » January 31st, 2006, 12:16 am

As I have heard, that method is pushing the old tranny oil to put new one. But still, it should mix, right?

I have 195 000 km, should I change the filter as well?

Thx a lot!
JP

MOSES · Post by **MOSES** » January 31st, 2006, 9:22 pm

what are you really asking? you dont want old and new to mix, that defeats the purpose of putting new stuff in.

JPEG · Post by **JPEG** » February 1st, 2006, 12:55 pm

I was wondering if that's the way that they do. So the oil is never new?

And should I put a new filter at 195 000.

But anyway, I'm going to Ammco to change the filter and oil, better safe that sorry.

Tunes67 · Post by **Tunes67** » February 1st, 2006, 1:10 pm

Is this tranny a ATX or MTX? If its an ATX then yes.. change the filter.. if its a MTX.. it doesnt have a filter.. If its a ATX.. you cant help but mix old fluid with new fluid unless you completely remove the transmission from the car so you can drain the torque converter of all its fluid. You would also need to drain and clean out the transmission cooler lines which run to the radiator and possibly (recommended) to a aftermarket tranny cooler.

If the tranny is an MTX.. you can buy a pump from most autoparts stores that will allow you to pump all of the old gear oil out and then you can pump new gear oil in. These hand pumps usually cost less than $10.

Tunes67

JPEG · Post by **JPEG** » February 5th, 2006, 11:47 pm

Hehe, well, like you and Ammco said, there is no filter for the transmission. So I had to only change the oil. But in my surprise, synthetic was in the tank, so I had to put the same type. Nyway, never realized how complicated it can be compared to an engine oil change...

MazdaKiller · Post by **MazdaKiller** » February 6th, 2006, 11:08 pm

you should have just went to mazda picked up manual transmision fluid i belive it only takes 2 L. And there is a plug on the tranny drain it and fill it with new stuff very simple..

JPEG · Post by **JPEG** » February 8th, 2006, 11:23 pm

2L? They said they had to put like 5.7L in it!

And when it comes to car, I'm really not a 'do-it yourself'er.

And I don't think Mazda would carry synthetic if that's not what's originally in the car.