how many quarts is exactly used on a T-5 Tranny?
10-22-2001, 01:00 AM
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how many quarts is exactly used on a T-5 Tranny?
i have a 88' t-5 that i believe came out of a TBI 305 motor, how many quarts exactly goes into the t-5 i was told 3 is this true, Is it also true that i must use Dextron III fluid??????????? i need info ASAP
10-22-2001, 10:41 AM
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Car: 92 RS - Fully Restored w/Custom Int
Engine: LO3 with some mods
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Richmond
Also, where is the fill hole located?
10-22-2001, 02:02 PM
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I think it's 3.5 qt, and yes, use DexronII or better atf. Do NOT use typeF!
The fill plug is about halfway up the side of the gearbox.
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The fill plug is about halfway up the side of the gearbox.
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10-22-2001, 02:49 PM
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Car: 92 RS - Fully Restored w/Custom Int
Engine: LO3 with some mods
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Richmond
What color is gear oil? I have red liquid in my T-5, which should be ATF...right?
10-22-2001, 03:25 PM
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Yup. Red is ATF. If you have not had any trouble with it in there then keep using it.
If a nonWC T5 has ATF in it has a higher tendency to grind the gears and overall not work as well.
Dale
If a nonWC T5 has ATF in it has a higher tendency to grind the gears and overall not work as well.
Dale
10-22-2001, 05:39 PM
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Hold on im getting confused here with this ATF AFT BFT TFB or whatever the name is. The tranny that i have came out of a 89 305 TBI, so im guessing its not a WC. Just today i put Dexxron III transmission fluid, is this right, or was i suppose to put Gear oil, what the hell is gear oil?, Could u guys be more specific? Im a virgin to T-5's 
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10-22-2001, 09:10 PM
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Here's a tip, fill the transmission up from the shifter hole. It's way easier if you know how to take the center console apart and you don't get messy. Or buy a pump to put it in the normal way, but it's still a pain..
10-23-2001, 01:33 PM
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wait, i already installed the t-5 into my camaro and i just put the Dexxron III transmission fluid(which was like watery red) into the t-5, How can i tell if its a WC or not, is there a mark on the t-5 that i could possibly see from under the car?
10-23-2001, 02:32 PM
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Car: 92 RS - Fully Restored w/Custom Int
Engine: LO3 with some mods
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Richmond
For what its worth, the Borg & Warner T-5's have their name stamped on them.
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