Transmission fluid
 

I just bought my rx8 does it take transmission fluid and where do I put it

This isn't a very good start for a new member...

Please have a look at the stickies in the new member forum and the tech forums...there is a DIY forum as well ;)

Any search will give you anything from oil recommendations to a DIY for how to change it

I don't understand does it take tranny fluid

Every transmission has some kind of lubricant in it

Is yours an Auto or Manual tranny?

Manual

Buy 2l of Redline MT90 or Enos GL- 75-90 gear oil.....

Or most GL-4 or GL-5 gear oils that are 75-90
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...f58e114079.jpg


The 6sp synchros don't seem to like Royal Purple though for some reason

The drain and full plugs are on the drivers side of the tranny...I think they are 24mm?? Anyway. Undo the fill plug first to make sure you can undo it....and then drain the oil out of the other one 😁

Fill through the upper hole till it starts to dribble out...will take most of the 2 litres. Some people will fill it through the shifter as well....it works with the 6 speed but not the 5 speed tranny

Where do I put it in at that's my problem

Did you read my post?

OK I have the six speed so your saying I can just pour I. In threw my shifter like where the knob is

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...df37e1f9f5.jpg

And yes you can fill it through the shifter in a six speed. You still need to drain it from underneath though

no easier way to say it

Thank you...

One other thing it looks really hard to change the plugs

LOL....take off the wheel...and use an extension and a swivel . the rear ones are just a bit trickier than the front due to the angle...but they really aren't that bad

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