dipstick info for a dipstick

[lostinthe202]

I can't find my service manual anyplace and I'm changing my tranny fluid. Anyone know the capacity for a '96 OBW 5spd and the quantity between the L and F marks on the dipstick?

 

Thanks!!!

 

Will-

[Legacy777]

I think 4 quarts will be fine. You'll probably have a little extra.

[lostinthe202]

I think 4 quarts will be fine. You'll probably have a little extra.

 

Great, thanks! Any idea on the dipstick marks? I don't want to over fill and make my seals leak or nuthin.

 

thanks

 

Will-

[Legacy777]

No....just add a little at a time.

[Olnick]

I'm changing my tranny fluid.

 

Uh, just to put my mind at ease . . . when you say "tranny fluid" you do mean gear oil, right?!!

 

Haynes states 3.7 qts of API GL-5 SAE 80W-90 (although I used Red Line 75W-90ns and love the results.)

 

Just put three-and-a-half quarts in, let it settle, then keep checking level with the dipstick as you top it up.

[lostinthe202]

Uh, just to put my mind at ease . . . when you say "tranny fluid" you do mean gear oil, right?!!

 

Haynes states 3.7 qts of API GL-5 SAE 80W-90 (although I used Red Line 75W-90ns and love the results.)

 

Just put three-and-a-half quarts in, let it settle, then keep checking level with the dipstick as you top it up.

 

 

Correct, I do mean gear oil. Sorry I've never owned an auto so tend not to make the distinction in my vernacular.

 

Yeah, I've been doing the add and check thing, I just wanted to speed things up a bit since the gear oil is so thick and I don't know if the marks are a full quart or less then that.

 

Thanks

 

Will-