I was wonder if instead of running a tube to the top hole if you could just pour the oil into the shift loation while it is out?

Thanks
~Luke

 

no you cannot. once the shifter is out, it is really it's own reservoir separate from the rest of the tranny.

 

alright, thanks

 

if you don't have already, get a pump and hose kit from the auto parts store which will make replacing the trans fluid much easier.

 

Luke, you can run a longer hose out of the fill hole and up through the shifter area (if you can't find a decent pump).

 

And don't use cold oil. I filled with stuff that was cold from setting in the garage in March, and it was very slow running. The long hose trick works well - make it long enough you can hold it at least waist high.