05-07-2020, 07:26 PM | #1 |
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Tranny fluid temp during draining.
It’s going to be a blustery 30 degrees tomorrow morning....in May! Thought it be a good day to change out the trans fluid. Now, I know hot fluid drains better than cold but, I plan on letting the car sit on ramps and jacks the better part of the day to drain the fluid. Any problem with the fluid be cold? I mean, it’s still going to drain out eventually, correct?
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05-07-2020, 07:43 PM | #2 |
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I didn't realize you have a manual. The warmer the better, but I don't think it being cold is a deal breaker. However, I really don't think you need to have it draining for a whole day. 30 minutes tops I would say.
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05-07-2020, 09:06 PM | #3 |
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Just drain it cold, it won't matter. Let it drain till it drips slowly, then fill her up until it pours out. Easy peasy.
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05-07-2020, 09:26 PM | #4 |
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STart it up and let it idle in neutral with parking brake for 15min first, with clutch released of course. You'll appreciate some engine and cat heat while you're under there also if your outside.
Probably be 5min to drain ? Won't be any part of a day for sure. |
05-08-2020, 01:40 AM | #5 |
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I have a better idea. Wait a few weeks until the temperature is at least more tolerable for maintenance. I'm originally from N. Illinois so I know what you're up against. I don't think a few more weeks will harm your robust M6.
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05-10-2020, 12:21 AM | #6 |
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Just drain it cold, and fill it till it comes back out the fill hole, plug it, and done.
Always, make sure you can take the fill plug out first, before taking the drain plug out. If for some reason the fill plug won't budge, then you won't have drained all the fluid out, and disabled the vehicle. Same when doing a rear diff oil change. |
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