My 1500 has run for 5 years and 4K miles. I have yet to check the transmission
fluid. Recently I detect that the shifting is very occasionally a bit "stiff"
- something I never never experienced. So then I figure the first step to fix
this real or imagined issue is to change the trans fluid. The shop manual says
90 weight hypoid. My local Autozone has 80/90 and 75/90. I bought 75/90
'cause it claimed to be somehow better (some educated consumer I am). I have
the Midget level, up on 4 supports plus the jack (better safe than squished).
I figure I will drain the thing and refill. MY QUESTION IS: what is the
tidiest way to get the damn fluid in? I would prefer to use the actual filler
hole as I can then be sure I have the correct amount in there, but am open to
suggestion. BTW, seeing as the exhaust runs directly under the drain, I
wrapped the drain with foil to keep it clean.
Thanks much,
Steve
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