How To: Changing 6MT trans oil - Page 3

**Novtec1** · 10-04-2007, 08:29 AM

yea i have moutul 90 a in the rear diff of my RS.... had somthing (have no clue what it was) in there before that i heard grinding and gear noise, no more with the motul.

Foo_Blyat · 10-05-2007, 04:39 PM

Just a note for 07 STI owners, the clutch side drain plug is completely different and will require a special tool to get it off.

Now can anyone help me with finding this tool?

SiCkSTi04 · 10-05-2007, 04:52 PM

thats ghey =-P

i wonder if any dealership mechanic knows if an 04-06 bolt could replace this..

Shewillbemine · 10-06-2007, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foo_Blyat

Just a note for 07 STI owners, the clutch side drain plug is completely different and will require a special tool to get it off.

Now can anyone help me with finding this tool?

That's a T-70 Torx Bit. I thought I needed it on my 06 but when I got under there, it's all normal. Go figure.

wrxmatt · 10-06-2007, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foo_Blyat

Now can anyone help me with finding this tool?

torx t-70 - Google Product Search

You're looking at about $12 shipped.

Foo_Blyat · 10-06-2007, 03:27 PM

For any 06+ owners, the bit you'll need is a TORX T70 which can only be found online, none of your local stores will carry it.

I was too lazy to order and wait for it so i purchased a T60 (found anywhere) and wrapped a little electrical tape around it to thicken it up. Worked perfectly.

My trans is draining as im writing this.

Foo_Blyat · 10-06-2007, 03:28 PM

DOH! you guys beat me to it =)

Foo_Blyat · 10-07-2007, 10:23 AM

Well, since subaru over torqued the hell out of the oil pan drain plug, i ended up stripping it down.

Thanks to Irwins 14mm Bolt-Grip socket and 4 bloody knuckles, i finally got it out.

norcalbugeye · 10-07-2007, 06:23 PM

very nice write-up, my oil is in need of a change. I used Redline in it and it ran ok for awhile. now sometimes(rarely, but more common recently) my 2nd gear grinds a little when shifting at higher RPMs. I'll give Motul a try and see what happens.

whitestar · 10-08-2007, 09:22 AM

Motul is definitely a good choice to go with.

10-04-2007, 08:29 AM	#21
Novtec1 Gold Member Feedback Score: 3 reviews Car: 07 STI,03 WRX,07 FXT My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: MY GARAGE PERIOD Location: Lawton Oklahoma Posts: 351 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2003	Re: How to: changing 6MT trans oil yea i have moutul 90 a in the rear diff of my RS.... had somthing (have no clue what it was) in there before that i heard grinding and gear noise, no more with the motul.

10-05-2007, 04:39 PM	#22
Foo_Blyat Professional STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 07 S204 WannaBE Location: NW Subs, Chicago Posts: 491 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005	Re: How to: changing 6MT trans oil Just a note for 07 STI owners, the clutch side drain plug is completely different and will require a special tool to get it off. Now can anyone help me with finding this tool?

10-05-2007, 04:52 PM	#23
SiCkSTi04 Professional STI Racer Feedback Score: 8 reviews Car: Subaru WRXSTi 04 JBP Fav Mod: Fixing Subie Rattles :) Location: South Florida Posts: 760 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006	Re: How to: changing 6MT trans oil thats ghey =-P i wonder if any dealership mechanic knows if an 04-06 bolt could replace this..

10-06-2007, 03:27 PM	#26
Foo_Blyat Professional STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 07 S204 WannaBE Location: NW Subs, Chicago Posts: 491 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005	Re: How to: changing 6MT trans oil For any 06+ owners, the bit you'll need is a TORX T70 which can only be found online, none of your local stores will carry it. I was too lazy to order and wait for it so i purchased a T60 (found anywhere) and wrapped a little electrical tape around it to thicken it up. Worked perfectly. My trans is draining as im writing this.

10-06-2007, 03:28 PM	#27
Foo_Blyat Professional STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 07 S204 WannaBE Location: NW Subs, Chicago Posts: 491 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005	Re: How to: changing 6MT trans oil DOH! you guys beat me to it =)

10-07-2007, 10:23 AM	#28
Foo_Blyat Professional STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 07 S204 WannaBE Location: NW Subs, Chicago Posts: 491 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005	Re: How to: changing 6MT trans oil Well, since subaru over torqued the hell out of the oil pan drain plug, i ended up stripping it down. Thanks to Irwins 14mm Bolt-Grip socket and 4 bloody knuckles, i finally got it out. Last edited by Foo_Blyat; 10-07-2007 at 01:19 PM..

10-07-2007, 06:23 PM	#29
norcalbugeye Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Posts: 81 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2007	Re: How to: changing 6MT trans oil very nice write-up, my oil is in need of a change. I used Redline in it and it ran ok for awhile. now sometimes(rarely, but more common recently) my 2nd gear grinds a little when shifting at higher RPMs. I'll give Motul a try and see what happens.

10-08-2007, 09:22 AM	#30
whitestar Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 2 reviews Car: 06 Aspen white STI Fav Mod: lightwerkz Location: Somerset, NJ Posts: 116 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2007	Re: How to: changing 6MT trans oil Motul is definitely a good choice to go with.

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