Yes one more on gear boxes I am about to change the oil and filter in the auto in my car I was planning on putting in the castrol recommended oil TRANSMAX I see where they say 7.7 litres for a oilchange now I remember reading that you can not remove all the oil and the artical said he changed it 3 times to make sure it was clean. I am not planning on changing it 3 times so how much oil will it take when I drain it 7.7 litres or less. I am sure I read that in the TECH section here is this correct I intend putting the car on blocks. The filter kit I am using is as recommended in the TECH section again from a nissan patrol with the same box I have removed the lip as recommended with a hacksaw and it looks good this cost me $34 from Bursons here in Altona they quoted me the same thing to fit my car a Turbo $69. I intend when removing the old one to check to make sure they are the same before trying to fit it but on paper they look the same filter. I am going to then try and clean it using turps and see how it come up as a exercise.--------------------BEACHY
Might take as little as 3 litres. Check your oil level before the change and then measure what comes out when you drop the pan. Put back in maybe half a litre less, then slowly top up to the right level.
Thanks mate I will do that I just spotted Mobile syn A.T.F on e.bay under oil for $10.90 per quart here in Melbourne if its true its good oil and would be a big save for me anyway I checked Mobils site as well and its ok its DEXTRON 111 which we need. ANYTHING TO SAVE A $$$$$$$ he has group buys as well on different oils could be a winner for some of us --------------BEACHY
Don't forget to check the oil level with the engine running. Mine took almost 4 litres on a refill (the rest stays in the torque convertor).
Don't refill with Synthetic oil unless you do a complete flush. Tranny shops drain mineral oil, then run Synthetic thru until all old fluid is flushed from Tq Converter.
beachy .. given that you are looking to get your new zed into good nick, i would be looking to have a full transmission service .. i had this done .. it included a full flush, band (?) adjustments and general overhaul/service .. all up around $200 done by a professional auto workshop .. way to go first up. methinks ...:zlove:
