Refill T-5

[Notchy Adam]

Has anyone had any problems trying to refill the trans fluid on a T-5 with long tube headers??

I was thinking about refilling the trans case through the shifter but not sure how long it would take or how accurate it would be.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Adam

 

[94 Cobra 5.0]

shouldnt be a problem

you can refill it throught the shifter as long as you take the top fill plug on the right side of the trans out, and put a drip pan under the trans and you'll be set.

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

The post above mine is correct. My T-45 took almost 4 quarts of ATF. The T-5 might me less because its smaller, but have the fill plug out and let the fluid run out of that till it stops.

 

[Notchy Adam]

Thanks guys for the feedback and suggestions.

 

[NosPony]

It takes right at 2 1/2 quarts. Its just under that actually. Hope that helps.
Also, you can fill it through the shifter that is how I fill mine.

 

[Euphoric306]

2.6-2.7 quarts

 

[Shakerhood]

I just stick a hose into it and run it up into the engine compartment and its an easy fill.

 

[jrichker]

I just stick a hose into it and run it up into the engine compartment and its an easy fill.

Best idea yet

I would follow this tip, just add a drip pan under the trans to catch the overflow.

 

[HISSIN50]

2.6-2.7 quarts

FIll it however you want. I would remove the fill plug no matter what, so when it is full (even if filling through the shifter), you can tell when it is full.

Good luck.

 

[Shakerhood]

Best idea yet

I would follow this tip, just add a drip pan under the trans to catch the overflow.

Yes, you dont want a mess on the garage floor!

 

[HISSIN50]

Shaker's method is how I fill trannies too (run the hose up past the pass side exhaust. I have clear tube from the home store so I can kind of see what is going on). Newspaper and a catch can under the trans helps too.
This works well for the diff too (up over the driver wheel and out the side. I have a bungee hanging from the GDO brackets so I can hang the funnel as I fill.

 

[giddyup306]

Shaker's method is how I fill trannies too (run the hose up past the pass side exhaust. I have clear tube from the home store so I can kind of see what is going on). Newspaper and a catch can under the trans helps too.
This works well for the diff too (up over the driver wheel and out the side. I have a bungee hanging from the GDO brackets so I can hang the funnel as I fill.

I'm with this guy. BTW you have a PM>

 

[darthcual]

i used a turkey baster to fill mine. took about 10 minutes.