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wow.. i found out why my tranny was notchy.. no tranny fluid...hmm..

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Old 09-03-2006, 06:48 AM
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Default wow.. i found out why my tranny was notchy.. no tranny fluid...hmm..

what is a good tranny fluid.
what do i use to fill it with
and how much does our cars take..
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How did you know you had no fluid?
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i checked the fluid..
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i brought mobil one 75w90..
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Last I checked M1 was only a GL5 fluid, not compatible with S4 transmissions, only the diff.
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Return it and get Motul Gear 300.
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How did you check it? Make sure you drain it first anyway.
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Default crap.. i just put about 1/3 to a 1/4 of a quart in.. im so effed..what should i do..

it doesnt go in very easy.. even with pump
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Default drivers side fill bolt.. 10mm allen.. unscrewed and its supposed to be like 7mm from thread.

i putted a popsicle stick in and the thing is dry..


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