6 Spd Fluid Drain ??? - Dodge Diesel

BAGGERMAN · 10-02-2005, 03:05 PM

i cant find a drain plug on my trans.do i pull the pto cover,the bottom of the trans.case is lower than the bottom of the pto opening.whats the deal,stand the truck on its nose

dodgediesel4x4 · 10-02-2005, 04:20 PM

You can park the truck on a downslope and use the bottom pto cover bolt as a drain. Once you get most of the fluid out, take off the cover and use a rag to sop up what ever is left. As for filling it, you have to use a pump and pump the fluid in from the top pto cover bolt. Or if you have nothing but time on your hands, you can remove the shifter and fill from there, thats what I did when I did my clutch swap.

Don't forget to remove and clean the magnet once you take the pto cover off. You'd be suprised how "dirty" that thing can get.

BAGGERMAN · 10-02-2005, 04:46 PM

thanks for the info.... why cant i fill through the inspection plug hole

Dr. Evil · 10-02-2005, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BAGGERMAN

thanks for the info.... why cant i fill through the inspection plug hole

Of course you can

BAGGERMAN · 10-02-2005, 07:44 PM

Thanks Doc

dodgediesel4x4 · 10-02-2005, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BAGGERMAN

thanks for the info.... why cant i fill through the inspection plug hole

Sorry, I wasn't thinking clearly. A few Lone Stars later, i just realized my typo. (For you who don't know what Lone Star is, its a beer..Pure, Texan, Beer.) Thats their moto anyway.

BAGGERMAN · 10-02-2005, 10:09 PM

thats ok, been there done that

Mopar1973man · 10-03-2005, 08:35 AM

I got a 6 foot long tube and a funnel and filled out by the hood... Lot easier than pull the stick out or trying to pump it in the inspection hole...

Why work harder???

Work smarter!

BAGGERMAN · 10-03-2005, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mopar1973man

I got a 6 foot long tube and a funnel and filled out by the hood... Lot easier than pull the stick out or trying to pump it in the inspection hole...

Why work harder???

Work smarter!

thanks good tip

10-02-2005, 04:20 PM	#2
dodgediesel4x4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fredericksburg, TX Posts: 850 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	You can park the truck on a downslope and use the bottom pto cover bolt as a drain. Once you get most of the fluid out, take off the cover and use a rag to sop up what ever is left. As for filling it, you have to use a pump and pump the fluid in from the top pto cover bolt. Or if you have nothing but time on your hands, you can remove the shifter and fill from there, thats what I did when I did my clutch swap. Don't forget to remove and clean the magnet once you take the pto cover off. You'd be suprised how "dirty" that thing can get. __________________ 07.5 6sp cab & chasis 38k smarty jr, cali delete Help prevent wildfires, support prescribed burns!

10-03-2005, 08:35 AM	#8
Mopar1973man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Meadows, Idaho Posts: 2,148 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I got a 6 foot long tube and a funnel and filled out by the hood... Lot easier than pull the stick out or trying to pump it in the inspection hole... Why work harder??? Work smarter! __________________ 2002 Dodge Cummins - Way too many mod to list.

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10-02-2005, 04:46 PM	#3
BAGGERMAN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: OTIS ORCHARDS,WA Posts: 29 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	thanks for the info.... why cant i fill through the inspection plug hole

10-02-2005, 07:44 PM	#5
BAGGERMAN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: OTIS ORCHARDS,WA Posts: 29 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Thanks Doc

10-02-2005, 10:09 PM	#7
BAGGERMAN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: OTIS ORCHARDS,WA Posts: 29 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	thats ok, been there done that

10-03-2005, 10:25 AM