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Transmission Fluid in Manual Truck??
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I want to change a few fluids in my truck with manual 5-speed transmission.  Under the hood I have a container for each brake and clutch fluids.  both take dot 3 brake fluid.  the owner's manual calls the clutch container a manual transmission.  however, my owner's guide say the power steering and transmission fluid is MERCON ATF. I don't see anywhere under the hood for transmission fluid.  I do see the power steering container.  Any help here?  This is a 2003 Mazda B3000 3.0L v6 Dual Sport truck.

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Re: Transmission Fluid in Manual Truck?? [Re: encryptor]
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Look on the tranny. There are probably two big plugs that unscrew near the bottom and middle

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Re: Transmission Fluid in Manual Truck?? [Re: Lophosaurus]
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I don't think there is a power steering resorption on that truck there should be a dipstick/ openeing to pour it in on the pump itself. It's got a hydraulic clutch so that takes brake fluid but the transmission takes ATF. I'm pretty sure you have to fill the transmission by adding oil through the plug in the side of the transmission you can probably do it with a quart bottle with a spout or just get a fluid pump

Edited by luvdemboomers (05/17/15 09:09 AM)

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Re: Transmission Fluid in Manual Truck?? [Re: luvdemboomers]
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interesting.  I'll have to figure out where the transmission is.

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Re: Transmission Fluid in Manual Truck?? [Re: encryptor] * 2
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encryptor said:
I'll have to figure out where the transmission is.



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Re: Transmission Fluid in Manual Truck?? [Re: encryptor]
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crawl under the vehicle. look for oil pan.. after the oil pan will be the transmission where the drive shaft goes into *unless 4 wheel drive.

the transmission fluid on that vehicle is changed from underneath the vehicle not under neath the hood. the power steerring resevoir will be on the front side of the engine compartment where the belts are attached to the pump


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Re: Transmission Fluid in Manual Truck?? [Re: encryptor]
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Sounds like it's a shiftable automatic, and not a true manual if it requires ATF fluid. If it's a true manual (with only gears) you sure don't want to put ATF in it.

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Re: Transmission Fluid in Manual Truck?? [Re: rackem]
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Op go to therangerstation.com they have a lot of good information

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Re: Transmission Fluid in Manual Truck?? [Re: Le_Canard]
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Le_Canard said:
Sounds like it's a shiftable automatic, and not a true manual if it requires ATF fluid. If it's a true manual (with only gears) you sure don't want to put ATF in it.


no the manual transmission shared by all the rangers/mazda B series trucks take atf

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Re: Transmission Fluid in Manual Truck?? [Re: luvdemboomers]
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Well I used to have a 1984 Mazda B2000 with a 5-speed manual and it required 90W gear grease. See, ATF fluid is light hydraulic oil.

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Re: Transmission Fluid in Manual Truck?? [Re: Le_Canard]
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ive seen some manual transmissions take atf. i run atf in my manual transmission jeep cherokee. it does just fine


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Re: Transmission Fluid in Manual Truck?? [Re: rackem]
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Really? Hm. Well, I claim to be no expert here.

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Re: Transmission Fluid in Manual Truck?? [Re: Le_Canard]
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some manual transmission like it better. cant say ive ever worked on a 3000 but, with atf in mine the trans temperatures stay way down, which is a huge plus on jeeps considering from the factory they run hot.


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Re: Transmission Fluid in Manual Truck?? [Re: encryptor]
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encryptor said:
my owner's guide say the power steering and transmission fluid is MERCON ATF.



the owner's guide is right, I suggest mercon 4 and you may want to see if there
are any additives required such as a friction modifier additive

power steering systems can take ATF tranny fluid, you can also replace a quart of
oil every 4th oil change with ATF fluid, it helps to keep shit clean and wont
cause any problems


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Re: Transmission Fluid in Manual Truck?? [Re: Le_Canard]
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Le_Canard said:
Well I used to have a 1984 Mazda B2000 with a 5-speed manual and it required 90W gear grease. See, ATF fluid is light hydraulic oil.



the transmissions changed in the 90s when they decided to partner with ford


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Re: Transmission Fluid in Manual Truck?? [Re: rackem]
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My automotive knowledge is a bit dated, I will admit and automotive engineering has advanced quite a bit. When I was a little kid, pollution control was in it's infancy and many vehicles still had mechanical points in the distributor. See, I'm kinda an old guy. (turn 50 this summer) :oldman:

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Re: Transmission Fluid in Manual Truck?? [Re: Le_Canard]
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its all good.. you didnt miss anything. all the new cars are trash. i miss points,distributors, and all that good stuff.


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Re: Transmission Fluid in Manual Truck?? [Re: Le_Canard]
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Le_Canard said:
My automotive knowledge is a bit dated, I will admit and automotive engineering has advanced quite a bit. When I was a little kid, pollution control was in it's infancy and many vehicles still had mechanical points in the distributor. See, I'm kinda an old guy. (turn 50 this summer) :oldman:



it's OK gramps, us youngsters understand


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Re: Transmission Fluid in Manual Truck?? [Re: Prisoner#1]
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Hey, as soon as I find my walker, your ass is grass, sonny!

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Re: Transmission Fluid in Manual Truck?? [Re: Le_Canard]
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it already looks like a shag carpet so I assume you're planning to mow it.


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