A Dirty Mess

[John Berger]

I changed my transmission gear lube tonight and put in a new filter. The one that came out was pretty dirty, almost looked like it was going to disintegrate. After 42K miles I guess that should be expected. I'm changing gear lube every 30K miles from this point on. The gear lube has a dark golden color to it and smells normal (which is to say, like I TRIED TO BY-PASS THE CUSSING FILTER). No metal chips in the lube or on the bottom of the transmission housing, so I couldn't have beat it up to badly. Any suggestions on an easier way to get the new lube into the transmission instead of on the driveway or in the armpits On the other hand, it kills the sand gnats so I guess it's a tradeoff

 

[Great White]

John, the pressing question: Did you use something other than "Dodge Approved lubricant?" Enquiring minds need to know!

Rich

 

[John Berger]

Not this time....

I had Amsoil 75W-90 in the transmission, but after the run around I got over my diff. cover, I went with the Mopar (Castrol) stuff. At 100K or 5 years, I'm going back to the Amsoil. I am sending some of the old lube off for analysis. Will be interesting to see how well the Amsoil held up.

 

[Deezul1]

Go to your local auto parts store and get a Sta-Lube pump, about $5. 00 they work great

 

[Great White]

The trick fo gear lube installation! As a boat mechanic I had to fill gearcases ALL the time. The pumps are OK but too slow and still messy.

My trick is to get one of the smog test gas cylinders they hold around 1-2 gallons. Using a hole saw bore 1" hole in the top. In this braze a 3/4" copper tubing to 3/4" FIP adapter. This is the fill port. Next get 3/4" MIP pipe plug, drill and tap for a schrader valve. Drill another hole for 3/8" steel brake line to make dip tube.

Attach suitable hose and air squirt nozzle and presto! The industrial oil can. Please understand this is not DOT or OSHA approved. Welding on pressure vessels is generally not recomended, But how do they make them? Common sense would dictate reduced pressures. I have 5 or 6 of them for my different fluids, ATF, Motor Oil, Gear lube & specialty stuff.

Tricks of the trade! Rich