Shifter fluid
03-08-12, 05:05 PM
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Shifter fluid
I searched and couldnt find anything relevent, but is there a way to change the fluid that the shifter sits in? also, how high do i fill it to?
03-08-12, 10:44 PM
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What car/transmission? More info needed. If 2nd gen manual....
That would be the same gear lube used in the transmission (75W-90 or 80W-90). The extension housing (where the shifter is) is only connected via a tiny passage (along the shifter control arm) to the inside of the case.
Is there a reason you want to top it off? You really only need to had a little bit in there, and most shifter issues are related to the bushings, which are replaceable.
That would be the same gear lube used in the transmission (75W-90 or 80W-90). The extension housing (where the shifter is) is only connected via a tiny passage (along the shifter control arm) to the inside of the case.
Is there a reason you want to top it off? You really only need to had a little bit in there, and most shifter issues are related to the bushings, which are replaceable.
03-09-12, 08:45 AM
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Yea, S5 manual NA. If the fluid drains and fills with when i change the tranny fluid, then i shouldnt worry. Its just REALLY dirty and wasnt sure about a fill level and where it should be.
03-09-12, 08:45 AM
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In the FD the shifter reservoir is isolated from the rest of the transmission. I lay out a crap-load of rags etc and then CAREFULLY empty it with a syphon bulb and small container of some sort. Then GREASE on the ball-pivot and lower bushing of the shifter. Re-fill it slowly and only to within a couple of inches otherwise it'll overflow when you re-insert the shifter.
03-09-12, 09:22 AM
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Also on a semi-related note. I found some miata short shifters on ebay for cheap and wondering what people think about them. I'll try and find the one ive been looking at but its the cheapest one on there when you search "1990 miata short shifter".
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once you fill the transmission with its fluid ,you fill the upper area just enough to lubricate shifter ball in the tail section where the shifter is located...
IF you try to "put Fluid in the lazy way" ,That is fill the shifter hole expecting it to "flow downhill"and into the trans, it WILL NOT!!..trust me!
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03-18-12, 05:39 PM
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NO.its a separate area..on s4 and s5 anyways.
once you fill the transmission with its fluid ,you fill the upper area just enough to lubricate shifter ball in the tail section where the shifter is located...
IF you try to "put Fluid in the lazy way" ,That is fill the shifter hole expecting it to "flow downhill"and into the trans, it WILL NOT!!..trust me!
once you fill the transmission with its fluid ,you fill the upper area just enough to lubricate shifter ball in the tail section where the shifter is located...
IF you try to "put Fluid in the lazy way" ,That is fill the shifter hole expecting it to "flow downhill"and into the trans, it WILL NOT!!..trust me!
03-18-12, 06:18 PM
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It sees little stress compared to the guts of the transmission. If the level is good, your probably fine.
As I mentioned earlier, IMO what would do more good to smooth out shifter movement is to pull the shifter and GREASE the ball pivot and lower bushing before submerging it in the gear oil bath. The FD FSM specifies this, and the FC FSM probably does too. But seems like it's often over-looked.
As I mentioned earlier, IMO what would do more good to smooth out shifter movement is to pull the shifter and GREASE the ball pivot and lower bushing before submerging it in the gear oil bath. The FD FSM specifies this, and the FC FSM probably does too. But seems like it's often over-looked.
03-18-12, 06:29 PM
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It sees little stress compared to the guts of the transmission. If the level is good, your probably fine.
IMO what would do more good to smooth out shifter movement is to pull the shifter and GREASE the ball pivot and lower bushing before submerging it in the gear oil bath. The FD FSM specifies this, and the FC FSM probably does too. But seems like it's often over-looked.
IMO what would do more good to smooth out shifter movement is to pull the shifter and GREASE the ball pivot and lower bushing before submerging it in the gear oil bath. The FD FSM specifies this, and the FC FSM probably does too. But seems like it's often over-looked.
03-18-12, 08:38 PM
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03-19-12, 08:41 AM
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