[FC] <VV> Drain plug installation--64 FC manual transaxle

[Ken Hand]

 With the advent of the new lubricants, most modern day cars have the the owners manual say that there is no change needed and is a lifetime lubricant. These cars also have hypoid gears.

 

Ken Hand
248-613-8586
www.corvairmechanic.com
 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: James Davis <jld at wk.net>
To: corvanatics at corvair.org
Sent: Sun, Jan 24, 2010 10:05 am
Subject: Re: [FC] <VV> Drain plug installation--64 FC manual transaxle


1961 Shop Manual states drain and refill the transaxle every 10,000 
miles.  The EP additive in GL-4/5 is consumable (it looses it 
effectiveness) and should be replaced at the specified interval.
Jim Davis

n2vzd at aol.com wrote:
> i have not seen the need to change the fluid in the  STD transmission  , or 
> the differential unless other damage has occurred , in which case it would  
> be all apart in my parts washer getting cleaned properly , and bearings  
> carefully checked , along with ALL new seals etc. then i put a strong magnet  
> inside to hold any damaging filings that might happen., oh i put STP or such 
> in  with the grease so lube does not drain off when setting.
> regards, tim colson
>   


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