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my t-5 is tough to get into gear

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Old 09-04-2006, 02:01 AM
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If you haven't had the fluid changed, I would start there!!
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Old 09-04-2006, 02:01 AM
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bought it with the car so i have no idea.
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Old 09-04-2006, 02:09 AM
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+1 change the fluid I had shifting probs like that till I changed it.
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Old 09-04-2006, 02:21 AM
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How do i change the tranny fluid? need to know where to put it in and where it comes out. also, how to fill it properly and what kind of oil to use. btw whats a good guide i can get so i don't have to ask so many questions?
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Old 09-04-2006, 02:24 AM
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There are 2 plugs on the side of the trans. 1 on each side. the lower 1 is the prain, the upper 1 is the fill. Get 3 quarts of atf and fill it. You will need something like a suction gut to get the fluid back in due to the location of the fill hole.
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Old 09-04-2006, 03:07 AM
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sry for doub post
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Old 09-04-2006, 03:08 AM
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arent they all hard to put into gear? :-D i know mine is!
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arent they all hard to put into gear? :-D i know mine is!
Nope!! Mine is smooth like a babies ***!!!
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Old 09-04-2006, 03:29 AM
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oil and sometimes mine does it when it is cold, very fickle.
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How do i change the tranny fluid? need to know where to put it in and where it comes out. also, how to fill it properly and what kind of oil to use. btw whats a good guide i can get so i don't have to ask so many questions?
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