ea82 manual transmission fluid?

[jazzmandolin]

I have never really had any problems with any of the many many manual transmission cars I have owned over the years. So I never have really checked the fluid levels on a regualr basis. I have been having absolutely no problems with the tranny on my 92 loyal 5speed 4wd but when I checked my trans dipstick today LOW and behold it is like BELOW LOW :eek:yikes does not register any oil at all on the stick:eek WAY YIKES. So my question is what type of fluid is best for these trannies and am I going to start having problems once I fill it to correct level? What damage may have happened running the car so low? Thanks again for all you guys excellent feedback. Peace out

[987687]

If it isn't making any bad noises you're probably fine. It's hard to kill a manual transmission.

Look at the manual for the car, it should say what to use. Or search around, I don't have a manual for my car so I searched around here to see what was recommended. Most important thing is to make sure you get a GL5 gear oil.

[Numbchux]

I happened to have my '88 XT owners manual on the desk here. It recommends 75w/90 for all temperature ranges.

 

I usually run Castrol HypoyC 80w/90

 

 

damage probably didn't occur. it has to be pretty much dry before anything bad happens.

[jazzmandolin]

Thanks

[Ricearu]

I usually run Castrol HypoyC 80w/90

 

Ditto

[Flowmastered87GL]

Yep 80w90... I never was too picky about the brand.