Transmission fluid
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Printed Date: November-16-2024 at 5:31am
Topic: Transmission fluid
Posted By: Greektique
Subject: Transmission fluid
Date Posted: May-20-2017 at 8:30pm
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I purchased 4 quarts of Dextron III for the tranny and placed the boat on water hose. Once engine at 150 degrees shut down and checked fluid level in tranny. I asked my son to grab a quart and place in transmission because it was low. He grabbed a quart meant for my transmission in my Honda Ridgeline Castrol: "Transmax; Import Multi-vehicle", instead of the Dextron III. Is it ok to mix these two difference products. Castrol says it is compatible for Ford and GM use and that it can be used where Dextron III is specified Thank you in advance |
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Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: May-20-2017 at 9:01pm
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I would find out if the Honda fluid is synthetic. I bet it is, at least partially. If so, replace it, maybe even twice (to flush good). Synthetic is too slippery & will let the clutches slip. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: May-20-2017 at 9:04pm
Oh sure, blame it on the kid  you'll get all kinds of opinions on this, so the best thing you can do is pump the fluid out through the dipstick hole and replace it with the Dex 3 that you already have. Looks like you have a 1990 with a PCM 1.23 to 1 transmission. If that's the case it holds about 2 quarts. If you don't have a pump you can find a cheap one at Harbor Freight for 7 or 8 bucks that will do the job. By replacing what's in there you won't be worrying about whether you're gonna have a problem every time you're in the boat and junior will breathe easier too. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-20-2017 at 9:07pm
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My first thought was the Castrol was synthetic too so I looked up http://msdspds.castrol.com/bpglis/FusionPDS.nsf/Files/61A39370D3DE09CB802579CC0072452C/$File/BPXE-8SQSE8.pdf" rel="nofollow - the spec sheet. It doesn't say anything about it being synthetic but, to be safe, I'd change the fluid. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: May-20-2017 at 9:15pm
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Here's the Harbor Freight pump I mentioned https://www.harborfreight.com/multi-use-transfer-pump-61364.html" rel="nofollow - cheap little pump Use a piece of metal tubing about 12 to 15 inches long hooked to the suction hose so you can reach to the bottom and not have anything silly happen like getting the hose stuck in the transmission. Hope I'm not spending too much of his money here Pete
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Posted By: Greektique
Date Posted: May-20-2017 at 9:24pm
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Thanks Pumping out as I type Lesson Learned The Harbor freight pump was already in my arsenal so thanks for reminding me My son said the same thing , so I guess it is my fault. |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: May-20-2017 at 9:27pm
Glad to help those little pumps are useful for all kinds of things |
Greektique wrote:Posted By: OldSchoolBlue84
Date Posted: May-21-2017 at 1:57am
Glad you figured it out. Ella vrea  I like your name and post some pics! ------------- Kostas http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6700&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1984 Ski Nautique 2001 |