Trans fluid how much?

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StealthWyvern

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03.5 YLW MSP

• Jul 19, 2008

• #1

I'm currently in the process of replacing all the fluid in my new/used MSP. I recently completed a oil change and am looking into doing the trans with syncromesh. How much do I need for a drain and fille? Anyone know about this Scotty's transmission cocktail stuff?

 

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gadget

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2003.5 msp

• Jul 19, 2008

• #2

I used 75w 90 syntec gear oil and filled it until it spilleed back out the hole. 3 liters or so.

(burnout)

 

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BOOSTR

1 OWNR MSP

• Jul 19, 2008

• #3

2.9 qts and you don't need additives, either limited slip or otherwise.

 

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SeR_Cyclops

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Mazdaspeed Protege

• Jul 19, 2008

• #4

i also filled my tranny till it ran out the hole you fill it in. i used a funnel and a hose to put the fluid in.

 

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StealthWyvern

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03.5 YLW MSP

• Jul 23, 2008

• #5

One more question does the MTX trans have a filter in it like autos?

 

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Hans507

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MSP03.5

• Jul 23, 2008

• #6

StealthWyvern said:

One more question does the MTX trans have a filter in it like autos?

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images below shows filling and draining holes for the tranny

 

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StealthWyvern

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03.5 YLW MSP

• Jul 23, 2008

• #7

Thanks for the pics hans

 

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ChopstickHero

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2003 Subaru WRX Wagon, 2000 Miata

• Jul 24, 2008

• #8

use Royal Purple 75W90... about 3 quarts. works great!

 

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Speed3.5

chasing electrons ..

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16' Mazda3, MSP

• Jul 24, 2008

• #9

stick w/ MT90 RedLine , its the most used one and no need for filter like ATX - remember that.

 

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arkitek

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• Jul 24, 2008

• #10

Just curious, how often should tranny oil be changed anyway?

 

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StealthWyvern

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03.5 YLW MSP

• Jul 24, 2008

• #11

arkitek said:

Just curious, how often should tranny oil be changed anyway?

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Good question... However I'm not sure but I've heard many different answers.

 

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orng1

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mazdaspeed protege

• Jul 24, 2008

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ChopstickHero said:

use Royal Purple 75W90... about 3 quarts. works great!

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Yeah I use Royal Purple too, works real well for me.

 

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Prodigy

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'02 protege LX, (3, yes 3) '99 protege ES', '90 Miata, '89 240sx

• Jul 24, 2008

• #13

GM syncromesh every 35,000.
(or every 15k if you DILYSI, every 50k if you drive slower than a granny)

 

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Speed3.5

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16' Mazda3, MSP

• Jul 24, 2008

• #14

Well depending on how aggressively you drive , driving conditions its determined the interval.

Manual states every 2 years or 24k-30k miles what ever is first, for MT
AT is different however , its like 2x MT interval

 

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StealthWyvern

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03.5 YLW MSP

• Jul 24, 2008

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Speed3.5 said:

Well depending on how aggressively you drive , driving conditions its determined the interval.

Manual states every 2 years or 24k-30k miles what ever is first, for MT
AT is different however , its like 2x MT interval

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not really, Their about the same then every 30k .

 

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orangeade

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• Jul 24, 2008

• #16

arkitek said:

Just curious, how often should tranny oil be changed anyway?

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i'm looking at the mazdaspeed owner's manual....says nothing about replacing or inspecting tranny fluid......

also says nothing about replacing brake/clutch fluid and power steering fluid.....only says to inspect them.....

 

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kamon8404

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2003 MazdaSpeed Protege

• Jul 24, 2008

• #17

I used 1 qt of lucas oil stabilizer in the tranny. It was good stuff. I'll find the thread and post a link to it in just a few seconds.

 

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kamon8404

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2003 MazdaSpeed Protege

• Jul 24, 2008

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http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123682218&highlight=tranny+fluid&page=2

Edit: check out post 18.

 

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BOOSTR

1 OWNR MSP

• Jul 24, 2008

• #19

I don't see anything in either the Protege owners manual or Mazdaspeed Protege owners manual about when to change the gear oil in the transaxle.

Synthetic gear oil has a higher service life than petroleum based gear oil, so going beyond what is considered normal drain intervals wont hurt. Neither will more frequent changes. I'd be more concerned about low level.

 

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Prodigy

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'02 protege LX, (3, yes 3) '99 protege ES', '90 Miata, '89 240sx

• Jul 24, 2008

• #20

They have about the same life, depending on your style of driving.
The trans fluid must be replaced due to contamination not fluid degradation.