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More 08-29-2013 02:43 AM

DIY For Transmission Oil Change?
 
It's time to check and change my Transmission Oil.
Can anyone recommend me a decent DIY?

:cheers:

Paseb 08-29-2013 03:40 AM

i need one also, x2

I plan to put some motul into it for track

gavinyuill 08-29-2013 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by More (Post 360143)
It's time to check and change my Transmission Oil.
Can anyone recommend me a decent DIY?

:cheers:

It is a very simple process, if you have the correct equipment. Getting the drain plug out without the correct tool is a bear of a job. It is a 16mm triple square 12 point security bit like this:

16mm Triple Square XZN Socket for VW/Audi Porsche : Amazon.com : Automotive

If you have that, the only thing to watch for is when refilling, don't refill until it comes out of the fill hole, like every other car in existence. You need to use a "dipstick" to ensure the level is about 11mm below the fill hole. I used a small hex key, but you can use a paperclip or anything that will fit in the hole and show the level.

here is a good write up:

Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Differential / Manual Boxster Transmission Fluid Change - 986 / 987

Lastly, I can't recommend anything other than the Porsche fluid. I exclusively track my car and have used Redline, Swepco, Royal Purple and have had difficulty with them all. The Porsche fluid is expensive, but seems to work far better than any aftermarket.

More 08-29-2013 10:09 PM

Thanks mate :)

Paseb 08-30-2013 03:36 AM

thanks for the diy,

thanks god, i have a 6 speed trans, no need to order the special tool

another project before putting my racecar on track in 2 weeks

san rensho 08-30-2013 07:05 AM

As you fill the tranny with new fluid, with the car in gear, rotate a wheel so the oil distributes well, otherwise, you risk under filling the tranny.

More 09-13-2013 11:18 PM

Can you jack the car up with the one that comes with the car?
And do I need two or four jack stands??

Thanks.

Paseb 09-14-2013 03:54 AM

finally, this is an easy job,
done it 2 times last week :)
i did remove the cover under the tranny to help me reach the drain plug,

ive decided not to put it back since its a race car

woodsman 09-14-2013 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by More (Post 363179)
Can you jack the car up with the one that comes with the car?
And do I need two or four jack stands??

Thanks.

You didn't read the Pelican DIY's.:cool:

woodsman 09-14-2013 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paseb (Post 363181)
finally, this is an easy job,
done it 2 times last week :)
i did remove the cover under the tranny to help me reach the drain plug,

ive decided not to put it back since its a race car

Mosport???

spendy 09-14-2013 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paseb (Post 363181)
finally, this is an easy job,
done it 2 times last week :)
i did remove the cover under the tranny to help me reach the drain plug,
ive decided not to put it back since its a race car


I punched a hole in my cover to make draining easier. Keep in mind there trans cooling ducts mounted on the cover. Don't think I would want to lose mine unless I had an external cooler.

Paseb 09-15-2013 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodsman (Post 363263)
Mosport???

yup 3 days at mosport, then 2 days a tremblant, 5 days in a row, hope the car will be fine

Quote:

Originally Posted by spendy (Post 363266)
I punched a hole in my cover to make draining easier. Keep in mind there trans cooling ducts mounted on the cover. Don't think I would want to lose mine unless I had an external cooler.

i forgot those little ducts, ****************, I might put back the cover lol ,,, :confused:

woodsman 09-16-2013 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paseb (Post 363357)
yup 3 days at mosport, then 2 days a tremblant, 5 days in a row, hope the car will be fine



i forgot those little ducts, ****************, I might put back the cover lol ,,, :confused:

That cover would help prevent the suspension mounting points from spreading apart too- know?

Paseb 09-16-2013 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodsman (Post 363518)
That cover would help prevent the suspension mounting points from spreading apart too- know?

no, the diagonales do this, its pretty much only a cover that received the dust and dirt

and its in the way when you want to do a trans flush...

i dont know how effective are these little trans duct..

woodsman 09-17-2013 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paseb (Post 363357)
yup 3 days at mosport, then 2 days a tremblant, 5 days in a row, hope the car will be fine



i forgot those little ducts, ****************, I might put back the cover lol ,,, :confused:

wish I could join you... watch the wheelspin up the back straight at Mosport!:eek:

More 11-28-2013 08:48 PM

What a lousy site amazon is they don't ship out to Australia.


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