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86 GL tranny fluid change


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The oil in the 5spd is way too thick for running in cold weather, so, synthetic in order. Whats it like to change...straight forward? Or do I need a $75 special tool? :o)

 

What is the capacity of the tranny?

 

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2wd or 4wd? or is it Full Time 4WD?

 

3.5 qts for 4WD...and 3.7 for the Dual range 4WDs and Full time trans...

 

2WD...i think its...2.7 or so...but the turbo 2wd XT 5spds are 3.5 qts IIRC.

That would be a dual range 4wd.

 

Is the drain and fill plug pretty evident??

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I would highly recommend doing the rear diff while you're at it, not only for the sake of having synthetic in there, but mainly to get all the crap out that's likely in the oil by now.
Any recommendations in a reasonably priced oil to use?
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