Bkilgore30

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

dannobre

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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

Bkilgore30

I don't understand does it take tranny fluid

dannobre

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Every transmission has some kind of lubricant in it

Is yours an Auto or Manual tranny?

Bkilgore30

Manual

dannobre

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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



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

dannobre

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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

Bkilgore30

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

dannobre

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Did you read my post?

Bkilgore30

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

dannobre

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

wannawankel

no easier way to say it

Bkilgore30

Thank you...

Bkilgore30

One other thing it looks really hard to change the plugs

dannobre

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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

CelestialGryphon

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dannobre - You are Hero of the Imperium.

dannobre

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Sometimes being a MOD means not saying what you really think 😎