1998 1.8T 5spd....Does the trans fluid ever need replacing ? Can't find in service description.
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I changed mine in my 97, but...
It requires a special tool to remove the drain plug (3357 triple square driver, I think). You can get it from Zelenda for about $26, the trans holds 2.97 quarts of 75W90 (please double check, this is off the top of my head) The fill plug uses either the same as the drain, or a 17mm allen plug, depending on year. Mine had the 17 mm plug, so I welded a 17mm bolt to a bad 1/2" drive socket and went at it. I used Redline fluid. To fill, I used a funnel, and a long piece of hose coming up through the engine compartment (cheap garden hose by the foot works well, if it's not to large a diameter)
I changed it at 65K, and it was smoother shifting and better in colder weather. However, I lost second gear 3 weeks later. Not sure if it's just coincedence or not (I'm guessing it is)
I changed it at 65K, and it was smoother shifting and better in colder weather. However, I lost second gear 3 weeks later. Not sure if it's just coincedence or not (I'm guessing it is)
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