Remote Transmission Filter...on a manual???

[bs46488]

Hi:

This is my first post. I've been reading around on the site for a while.

Anyway, has anyone every put a remote tran filter on the manual? Is there any use/value to doing it?

I'm thinking about adding one, but all the article I read say "for any automatic transmission?"

Let me know. Thanks.

 

[Glacier991]

A manual transmission does not have a pump to move fluid. There is no way to run fluid thru a filter if the fluid isn't moving or being made to move. It would be like trying to filter differential fluid. Automatic transmission fluid is thin in consistency, the lubrication in your manual is not so thin. So the short answer is, yer barking up the wrong tree.

 

[bs46488]

That works for me. Thanks for the help.

 

[Runnin'OnEmpty]

bs46488, if your trans dosen't already have a magnetized drain plug, try replacing it with one. The magnet will pick up any stray pieces of metal in the gear oil. That's the only "filter" you need in a manual transmission.

 

[Robb]

Automatic transmission fluid is thin in consistency, the lubrication in your manual is not so thin.

This part is "technically" incorrect, since Explorers run ATF in the manuals..........but everything else was dead on.

 

[spindlecone]

This part is "technically" incorrect, since Explorers run ATF in the manuals..........but everything else was dead on.

The manuals use Mercon, the autos Merc V, is it the same Robb?

 

[Robb]

The manuals use Mercon, the autos Merc V, is it the same Robb?

You show me the difference between the viscosity of either, and I will start to pay attention to you. If not, stfu.

 

[yob_yeknom]

Mercon V is a specification. Fluid manufacturers usually meet the specification by making the fluid out of a synthetic blend, but there are also plenty of fully synthetic options available for little more money.

 

[spindlecone]

You show me the difference between the viscosity of either, and I will start to pay attention to you. If not, stfu.

Look Jack
I asked you the question, I don't know the answere, thats why I asked.
and why are you such an ahole

 

[Glacier991]

Ok guys, now that I know manuals use ATF (I learned something... I do not know squat about manuals, canya tell?) I can weigh in on the Merc III vs Merc 5 issue. First.... Everyone go to their rooms.

Merc III versus Merc 5 is an issue having to to do with shear interface between friction plates and metal.... merc 5 has "friction modifiers" to assist here. When it all goes to hell you get drivetrain shudder .. usually from/in the torque convertor.

A manual transmission has none of this BS going on. Other than the fact that Merc 5 is more or less synthetic and has better anti-oxidation properties and more heat durability, I doubt it really makes a rats ass of diff whether you use III or 5 in a manual.

You can come out of your rooms now, and shake hands and make up.

Yer both nice guys.

ps. Plus I owe Spindlecone $6.

 

[MalcolmV8]

I doubt it really makes a rats ass of diff whether you use III or 5 in a manual.

If the factory spec oil is conventional Mercon you may have some clunking or shift issues using Mercon V (assuming it's a full synthetic). My Mustang T5s also use ATF and I tried switching them to Mobil 1 full syn ATF and had some issues. It would not shift nearly as smooth. It would almost grate into gear. I did some searching on the Mustang boards and I was told the full syn was to slippery for the friction surfaces on the syncros and they could not fully stop a gear from spinning before engaging. Hence the clunkish grate type shifts. I cannot prove or disprove the theory behind it but I know the problem exists.

The solution was to use GM Syncromesh transmission oil. It's like ATF but a synthetic blend made for manual transmissions. Put that in my T5 and it runs as smooth as can be. I used to run it in my 4.0 Ranger's 5 speed manual too and it worked great.

Thanks
Malcolm