How to: changing 6MT trans oil - Page 6

Subaru13 · 05-14-2008, 10:20 AM

Do our trannies have any sort of filter that we also need to change??

07STILimited · 05-14-2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Subaru13

Do our trannies have any sort of filter that we also need to change??

Just make sure you get all the metal off the magnetic plug and drain both plugs.. and that's it.

harout18 · 05-15-2008, 01:34 PM

No trans filters for our car only automatic cars have filters

STISubSilver · 06-26-2008, 09:33 AM

Just used 75W140 Motul gear oil and did my rear differential last night and will be doing the transmission tomorrow. Apparently this is good for front and rear differentials.

***fullerton*** · 06-26-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 07STILimited

Just make sure you get all the metal off the magnetic plug and drain both plugs.. and that's it.

NO, that is NOT it.

There is a doughnut shaped magnet stuck to the oil pickup under the tranny pan.

I would recommend removing the pan and cleaning the magnet with each change.

I'd also take a look at the screen in the pickup and make sure it is free of debris.

Use suby silicon sealant or RTV gasket maker to seal the pan back up after you clean the old gasket off.

***fullerton*** · 06-26-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by STISubSilver

Just used 75W140 Motul gear oil and did my rear differential last night and will be doing the transmission tomorrow. Apparently this is good for front and rear differentials.

Good luck!

07STILimited · 06-26-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by fullerton

NO, that is NOT it.

If Subaru intended for you to remove the pan with every change then why is there a plug in it?

***fullerton*** · 06-26-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 07STILimited

If Subaru intended for you to remove the pan with every change then why is there a plug in it?

They also tell you not to race your car and to change your oil with dino oil every 3750+ miles...

But, be lazy. It's your car.

Me, I'll spend the extra 10 minutes and make sure my car is cared for properly.

**tyler_sti** · 06-26-2008, 06:52 PM

^Amen, if its messy already. Who cares if 10 more minutes of mess will get some shavings out. They add up.

STISubSilver · 06-28-2008, 04:46 AM

Well, finished the trans-side and used the 75w140... so far, yummy!

gbSTi · 06-28-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chanders

How difficult is it to take off the pan? I would like to just to see if I have any filings in there as I have had some grating in 4th..

I was wondering the same thing and found this thread.

transmission oil pan removal/install. Help!

Deuce Cam · 06-28-2008, 07:30 PM

^^Yeah, I started that thread. I was going to remove the pan but I decided not to after spending 15 minutes trying without success. I probably should of wacked it with a mallet but I was hesitant to mess anything up. I bolted everything back up and filled the tranny with conventional valvoline 75w-90, so far so good (feels pretty much the same as before).

For those that want to see the magnet under the pan.......check this thread out. Great pics!

The filter under the pan (6mt)

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Originally Posted by fullerton

NO, that is NOT it.

There is a doughnut shaped magnet stuck to the oil pickup under the tranny pan.

I would recommend removing the pan and cleaning the magnet with each change.

I'd also take a look at the screen in the pickup and make sure it is free of debris.

Use suby silicon sealant or RTV gasket maker to seal the pan back up after you clean the old gasket off.

Do you have to remove the pickup (thing that the giant magnet is stuck to) to inspect the screen or can you view the screen from the hole to the right of the magnet without removing anything? Do you know the torque spec on the bolts for the pickup?

Also what is your method for removing/breaking the silicon seal between the pan and transmission? I tried using a razor blade and spackling putty knife and it didn't seem possible with those tools.

wpwm020 · 07-04-2008, 07:50 AM

Can someone tell me how much bottles do i need to buy and how much does it takes to fill the gearbox up.

JD_STI · 07-04-2008, 08:59 AM

For those of you who don't know, the 07's do not have the magnet in the oil pan.

07, Magnet in Tranny Oil Pan

05-14-2008, 10:20 AM	#76
Subaru13 Silver Member Car: 07 STI Fav Mod: 05 taillights Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 578 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: How to: changing 6MT trans oil Do our trannies have any sort of filter that we also need to change?? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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harout18 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru Wrx STI Fav Mod: Greddy Tic Location: Chicago Posts: 95 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to: changing 6MT trans oil No trans filters for our car only automatic cars have filters

06-26-2008, 09:33 AM	#79
STISubSilver Amateur STI Driver Car: UGM 07 STi L #95 Fav Mod: oil drain valve Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 46 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to: changing 6MT trans oil Just used 75W140 Motul gear oil and did my rear differential last night and will be doing the transmission tomorrow. Apparently this is good for front and rear differentials.

06-26-2008, 06:52 PM	#84
tyler_sti Gold Member Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: carbing subframe, driving experience:) Location: los angeles Posts: 3,055 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: How to: changing 6MT trans oil ^Amen, if its messy already. Who cares if 10 more minutes of mess will get some shavings out. They add up.

06-28-2008, 04:46 AM	#85
STISubSilver Amateur STI Driver Car: UGM 07 STi L #95 Fav Mod: oil drain valve Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 46 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to: changing 6MT trans oil Well, finished the trans-side and used the 75w140... so far, yummy!

07-04-2008, 07:50 AM	#88
wpwm020 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 OBP STI Location: Upstate NY Posts: 168 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to: changing 6MT trans oil Can someone tell me how much bottles do i need to buy and how much does it takes to fill the gearbox up.

07-04-2008, 08:59 AM	#89
JD_STI Spec C Club Car: 07 STI OBP Fav Mod: Zzyzx Coilovers Location: SoCal Posts: 1,149 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to: changing 6MT trans oil For those of you who don't know, the 07's do not have the magnet in the oil pan. 07, Magnet in Tranny Oil Pan This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.