Transmission Drain

[Vanquish]

On a 97 3.8 manual transmission, there is a hole where you can check the level of oil in there, I've also heard this is where you drain it from. Is this correct?

If so, where exactly is it located?

And if that isn't the spot, how exactly do I go about draining the oil from my manual tranny? I want to get this done today, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Meatyshells]

Re: Transmission Drain

im pretty sure there is a tranny pan, similar to the oil pan. Im pretty sure there are 2 plugs, 1 to drain and 1 at the top to check the level. I think you need a 3/8 rachet to check it

[BLLDOGG]

Re: Transmission Drain

now tell me, does it make since in your head that the same hole to check the level is also used to drain it?

their is another plug down lower obviously but just pull the pan off.

[youngsc]

Re: Transmission Drain

now tell me, does it make since in your head that the same hole to check the level is also used to drain it?

their is another plug down lower obviously but just pull the pan off.

I'm so glad you said that. I was about ready to flip my car upside down so I could drain the fluids. I thought those holes to check were the only place to empty. Whew you save me a lot of future problems. Thank you.

[Vanquish]

Re: Transmission Drain

Does it help if I say that I'm an idiot?

I don't remember exactly what I was trying to think about, but it is now long forgotten. I know where/how to drain the tranny fluid.........now it's really bugging me that I can't remember what I wanted to know about the "fluid check hole"

Oh well.

[Tech]

Re: Transmission Drain

just pull the pan off.

Of a manual transmission? Our T-5's are all closed up.

[BLLDOGG]

Re: Transmission Drain

:scratcheshead:

<<<<<< I don't know what scares me more, the fact that you were right or that i wasn't and you pointed it out.

[Tech]

Re: Transmission Drain

lol, love ya BLLDOG even though you may hate me :p

[iGoRa]

Re: Transmission Drain

The guy asked the question and you guys are joking around.

there are two plugs on pass side of transmission. Top one is to fill until it spill , bottom one is to drain.

you can also fill it up thru shifter and drain it by removing driveshaft.