Tranny Fluid Change

[MikeyK 5]

2 Quick questions.

I'm looking at putting GM Syncromesh into my tranny. First off, in the manual it says capacity is 2.9 quarts, but I've seen posts saying its 3.5 quarts. Any ideas which, if any, is correct. I need to know if I have to buy another quart.

Also, anyone had any problems/remarks with using the GM?

Thanks.

- Mike

[scott42]

3 quarts even should work well. I used Redline and its nice and buttery now :)

[twiztedjeckel]

go with Redline-but be warned that Redline isn't a real cold weather lover. my buddies 93 Rx-7 has some real issues shifting into 1st gear with that stuff in winter time till the tranny warms up

[mazdaowner123]

How does the GM syncromesh do in the winter?

[NoVaMSP]

im using the gm now and its fine , the redline is VERY thick
and that is why it lubes so well and also why its not so great in the winter , ive also read the redline can soak up to 6 horse power because of this . royal purple has one also seemed pretty good also , im sure any will be an improvment over whats in it from factory

[deckedoutmp5]

gm syncromesh is sweet stuff, expensive but awesome. i use royal purple over redline. all the race drivers i talked to use the royal purple. unless you are making over 500 hp to your tranny its really thick for our trannies.

just my 2 cents. also remember if you are using an auto tranny the converter store lots of fluid so if you want to convert to all synthetic it will take like 4 changes before all the fluid is synthetic.

to much fluid in auto makes it foam, not enough burn it up. autos are a bitch.

peace.

[johnjay5]

ohh s*%$, i was about to ask the same question about how many quarts to use. Is Royal Purple good? What model number do i need for the Automatic Protege 5!?!

[NoVaMSP]

i bought 4 quarts , i think we opened 3 was a lil left over

[deckedoutmp5]

royal purple is about 5-6 bucks a quart. you need ATF dex3. you need 4 bottles. but not all the 4th one. many people have had to use diff levels, converters store diff amounts from others. its just a thing you have to check as its idling and heated up. its not a 4 bottles exact type thing.

they also have a radiator additive thats good.

peace- trav

[jaymode]

Originally posted by deckedoutmp5
royal purple is about 5-6 bucks a quart. you need ATF dex3. you need 4 bottles. but not all the 4th one. many people have had to use diff levels, converters store diff amounts from others. its just a thing you have to check as its idling and heated up. its not a 4 bottles exact type thing.

they also have a radiator additive thats good.

peace- trav

just so everyone know that he is talking bout the AUTO tranny on other protege's this DOES NOT relate to the msp.

I had to say that because this is in the msp section and someone may not read carefully and decide oh thats what and how much I need but it is not.

[deckedoutmp5]

Originally posted by jaymode
just so everyone know that he is talking bout the AUTO tranny on other protege's this DOES NOT relate to the msp.

I had to say that because this is in the msp section and someone may not read carefully and decide oh thats what and how much I need but it is not.

sorry :(

[jaymode]

Originally posted by deckedoutmp5
sorry :(

Theres nothing to be sorry about, you answered someone's question.

[johnjay5]

not to jack thread but in my manual it says that the auto protege 5 requires 7 quarts of ATF Dexron III! Is this true, whereas, the manual only needs 3? I'm thinking putting in Royal Purple ATF and Mobile 1 full syn. for my next oil change. I can't seem to find where to fill and drain the tranny fluid!! Can someone help me please?!!?? Thanks

[deckedoutmp5]

tranny fluid on auto is less to fill after its been filled because the converter holds alot...

the dip stick in between your battery and intake. the drain is on the driver side, just like the oil pan but on other side. autos use more fluid, thats how they shift.

[ChopstickHero]

Originally posted by deckedoutmp5
tranny fluid on auto is less to fill after its been filled because the converter holds alot...

the dip stick in between your battery and intake. the drain is on the driver side, just like the oil pan but on other side. autos use more fluid, thats how they shift.

yeah... i switched mine out for Mobil1 Synthetic ATF and all I got exactly 4 Litres out. In the manual, it says that it can hold 7.x Litres. so there's 3.x litres left in there.

[johnjay5]

So where's the fill plug? Thanks

[deckedoutmp5]

you need a long narrow funel. stick it in the dip stick hole fill it really slowly with the motor running.

[ChopstickHero]

Originally posted by johnjay5
So where's the fill plug? Thanks

http://public.fotki.com/chopstickhero/toprotegecom/atf_change/

[johnjay5]

Thanks Much Very!! LoL :)

[rktktpaul]

Here is a link that tells you how to completely flush out your trans.

http://www.bestsyntheticoil.com/dealers/amsoil/torqueconverter.shtml

[FBI14]

Originally posted by twiztedjeckel
go with Redline-but be warned that Redline isn't a real cold weather lover. my buddies 93 Rx-7 has some real issues shifting into 1st gear with that stuff in winter time till the tranny warms up

Has anyone else that uses redline had a cold weather problem?

[lamp3]

anyone know of a sit with good pricing on royal purple stuff?

[JDM Sam]

just get the right grade fluid 75w90 should work well in colder climates. and 80w 90 for above 50 F degrees. it says in the owners manual.

[deckedoutmp5]

Originally posted by lamp3
anyone know of a sit with good pricing on royal purple stuff?

you can find dealers on ebay that are really cheap. dont forget about gm synchromesh, its awesome.