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Old Mar 16, 2004 | 08:01 PM
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T-5 Trans fluid...filling out of car

My 1988 T-5 is out of the car and empty. I'd like to fill it before putting it up. What fluid do I use and where can I put it in from, can I fill it through the shifter hole? How much does it hold?
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Old Mar 16, 2004 | 08:06 PM
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Don't do that.

There's about a 99.99% chance you'll get a bath in trans fluid that way.

Guess how I know that.

You can fill it through the shifter hole after it's in the car.
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Old Mar 16, 2004 | 09:00 PM
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Re: T-5 Trans fluid...filling out of car

Originally posted by airbrushguy
How much does it hold?
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My took 2.95 quarts.
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 10:10 AM
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"What fluid do I use?"
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 10:21 AM
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If it's a 88 trans, use ATF.
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