How to i put fluid into my transmission!

viperfangs2 · 03-14-2008, 09:17 PM

I know how to put clutch fluid in but how do i put fluid into my mannul transmission

I have an 86 ford ranger with a 5 speed Mazda transmission!

Mutant Pony · 03-14-2008, 10:05 PM

There is a fill plug on the side. If it is the stock TK5 (Toyo Kogyo made them for Mazda) it will have two fill plugs, either one will work. They are about halfway up the left (drivers) side of the trans. One in the main housing, one in the extension housing.
What some people do is pull the shifter and pour the fluid in until it come out the fill plug hole. I just use a barrel pump.
The Mazda M50D R1 was used in newer Rangers and has only one fill plug in the main housing.

Hardwareman · 03-14-2008, 10:05 PM

Go to your local AutoZone and buy a fluid lubricant pump for like $5 bucks.

Allen

michowski · 03-15-2008, 12:33 AM

ya just a little hand pump will work great. You can use it for the transfer case, rear diff.

Hahnsb2 · 03-15-2008, 01:32 AM

I pull the shifter out and dump it in there, no screwing around with a sideways bottle cramped underneath the rig. Are you sure its a mazda tranny? 86 should be a FM145 unless you swapped it.

viperfangs2 · 03-15-2008, 11:22 AM

What kind of fluid do i put in it?

I have a Toyo Koygo 5-Speed

michowski · 03-15-2008, 11:44 AM

mercon atf

Hahnsb2 · 03-15-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michowski

mercon atf

No, M5ODs use Mercon...
All the other use 80w gear oil.

grnrngr · 03-18-2008, 02:21 AM

I took like 2.5 ft of clear 1/2 inch Pvc tube and slid it from inside down the shifter hole and into the fill hole. nice and clean from in the cab and no trying to squeeze a sideways bottle. Definitely 90w in the trans and diffs in those old trucks..

Jorley · 03-18-2008, 04:49 AM

I've seen alot of posts about what type of fluids to put in manual trannys all witth different answers.
The Chiltons manual states "Use transmission lube SAE 80 in the 4-speed or Mitsubishi 5-speed. The Mazda(Toyo Kogyo) 5-speed transmission uses Mercon automatic transmission fluid. Use of improper fluids could lead to leaks or transmission damage."

Here's a link that goes to an on-line Chiltons manual. Login and password is Library.

http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=url,uid

What I typed above is under "General information and maintenance-Fluids and lubricants-manual transmissions".

lodden758 · 03-24-2008, 09:30 AM

they stoped making the tk in 87 and only the 88 and newer mazda trans use atf so 80w gear oil is the way to go. but if you ask I run 40w motor oil in mine and change it every time I change my engine oil got 500,000+ on my tranny

Psychopete · 03-24-2008, 10:59 AM

IMO, If in doubt, Smell the old fluid before installing the new to make sure.. Gear oil has a really bad distinctive smell to it.

Pete

03-14-2008, 09:17 PM	#1
viperfangs2 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Year: 1986 Make: Ford Model: Ranger STX Engine: 2.9L v6 Class: 4x4 Posts: 90 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	How to i put fluid into my transmission! I know how to put clutch fluid in but how do i put fluid into my mannul transmission I have an 86 ford ranger with a 5 speed Mazda transmission!
	Tweet

03-14-2008, 10:05 PM	#2
Mutant Pony Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hersey, Mi Year: 1977 Make: Ford Model: Pinto Engine: 2300 Class: 4x4 Used For: Mud racing/trails Posts: 1,755 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (1)	There is a fill plug on the side. If it is the stock TK5 (Toyo Kogyo made them for Mazda) it will have two fill plugs, either one will work. They are about halfway up the left (drivers) side of the trans. One in the main housing, one in the extension housing. What some people do is pull the shifter and pour the fluid in until it come out the fill plug hole. I just use a barrel pump. The Mazda M50D R1 was used in newer Rangers and has only one fill plug in the main housing. __________________ '84 Ranger, 351c,C6,208,EBsas."DeRanged Mudder" '86 Ranger, 3.0swap,coil rear suspension"Black Frog"
	Tweet

03-14-2008, 10:05 PM	#3
Hardwareman Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoCal Year: 1995 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 994 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (0)	Go to your local AutoZone and buy a fluid lubricant pump for like $5 bucks. Allen __________________ 1995 Ranger Extra Cab 2.5 Swap 8.8" w/4.56's and Posi 31" Rubber (Remington Right Now) Thrush Turbo Muffler 4" RC Lift w/6" SJ Coils Overbuilt's better then underbuilt. After a 12 pack of beer and a dare from your best friend.
	Tweet

03-15-2008, 12:33 AM	#4
michowski Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,167 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (1)	ya just a little hand pump will work great. You can use it for the transfer case, rear diff. __________________ 1993 3.0 4x4 ranger
	Tweet

03-15-2008, 01:32 AM	#5
Hahnsb2 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Battle Ground WA Year: 88-95 Make: Ford-Dodge Model: BII-Dakota Engine: 4.0-5.2 Turbo Class: Real 4WD, 3WD. Used For: Going where I point it-Going fast Posts: 4,408 Rep Power: 24 iTrader: (1)	I pull the shifter out and dump it in there, no screwing around with a sideways bottle cramped underneath the rig. Are you sure its a mazda tranny? 86 should be a FM145 unless you swapped it. __________________ 88 Bronco II, 4.0L, M5OD, 4.56s, Aussie Locked 8.8/D35, 1354M, 34" LTBs 95 Dakota CC, 5.2, 5 Spd, 2WD,Turbo, Megasquirt, 3.55s, Locked
	Tweet

03-15-2008, 11:22 AM	#6
viperfangs2 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Year: 1986 Make: Ford Model: Ranger STX Engine: 2.9L v6 Class: 4x4 Posts: 90 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	What kind of fluid do i put in it? I have a Toyo Koygo 5-Speed Last edited by viperfangs2; 03-15-2008 at 11:48 AM.
	Tweet

03-15-2008, 11:44 AM	#7
michowski Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,167 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (1)	mercon atf __________________ 1993 3.0 4x4 ranger
	Tweet

03-18-2008, 02:21 AM	#9
grnrngr Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oregon City Year: 1990 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Ext. Cab Engine: 2.9 Class: 4x4 Posts: 170 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	I took like 2.5 ft of clear 1/2 inch Pvc tube and slid it from inside down the shifter hole and into the fill hole. nice and clean from in the cab and no trying to squeeze a sideways bottle. Definitely 90w in the trans and diffs in those old trucks..
	Tweet

03-18-2008, 04:49 AM	#10
Jorley Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Crawfordville,Fla. Year: 1984 Make: Ford Model: Bronco ll Engine: 2.8 duraspark Class: 4x4 Used For: everything Posts: 442 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	I've seen alot of posts about what type of fluids to put in manual trannys all witth different answers. The Chiltons manual states "Use transmission lube SAE 80 in the 4-speed or Mitsubishi 5-speed. The Mazda(Toyo Kogyo) 5-speed transmission uses Mercon automatic transmission fluid. Use of improper fluids could lead to leaks or transmission damage." Here's a link that goes to an on-line Chiltons manual. Login and password is Library. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=url,uid What I typed above is under "General information and maintenance-Fluids and lubricants-manual transmissions". __________________ If it don't fit,force it. If that don't work get a bigger hammer! 84 Bll 2.8L duraspark, rv cam, cowl induction T-K 5, 31x10.5x15 manual T-case and hubs
	Tweet

03-24-2008, 09:30 AM	#11
lodden758 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: coopersville, MI Year: 1989 Make: ford Model: bronco II Engine: 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: all around good time Posts: 39 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	they stoped making the tk in 87 and only the 88 and newer mazda trans use atf so 80w gear oil is the way to go. but if you ask I run 40w motor oil in mine and change it every time I change my engine oil got 500,000+ on my tranny
	Tweet

03-24-2008, 10:59 AM	#12
Psychopete Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: NONE Class: 2WD Used For: Working on Posts: 3,203 Rep Power: 21 iTrader: (5)	IMO, If in doubt, Smell the old fluid before installing the new to make sure.. Gear oil has a really bad distinctive smell to it. Pete
	Tweet

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode