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Changed out the Transmission Fluid Thursday after we pulled the boat out from a lake run.
I’ve mentioned it before, but the must have here if you are changing your own fluids is a pressurized oil extractor. I use the 2 Uncles Extractor and it comes with a multitude of different size lines and attachments – Not affiliated and have nothing to compare it to.
Fluid was hot and came out super-fast with just a few pumps on the extractor. This is the 1st time I have done this, and felt around a little with the extractor hose to make sure I was on the bottom of the trans. I refilled at 1 ½ quarts, and then measured how much was extracted, 1 ½ quarts. The manual indicates 2 quarts, which means I left 16 ounces behind, hmm. Next time, I think I will run a smaller hose to see if I can’t get in a little deeper and measure the output. Open to suggestions if anyone has some thoughts here. In my mind 1 /12 quarts of fresh fluid is better than none.
Dealer says they did a change out 2 seasons ago with Dexron VI, but that fluid looked pretty dark to me for only 2 Seasons?
Next time, a little time on the shop vac followed by some air pressure, definitely not the cleanest area in the boat.
Pretty straight forward
Wasn't sure which funnel was going to fit the bill, but the adjustable measured unit in the middle was by far the best choice.
The extractor measure out at 1 1/2 quarts, so I figured out that is what needed to go back in.
Top of the full mark, measured without screwing cap down (as per manual)
Left some fluid and the funnel in the engine bay. Will check levels again on warm up next trip out.
Double checking measurement accuracy of the extractor, and visual inspection of the fluid.
Yup, 1 1/2 quarts. Does that fluid look a little dark to you?
Manual Instructions .pdf of the process:
G Trans.pdf
I hope this helps someone, easy to tackle yourself. Let me know if I missed something, always willing to learn and/or make things easier.
~Scooter G.
I’ve mentioned it before, but the must have here if you are changing your own fluids is a pressurized oil extractor. I use the 2 Uncles Extractor and it comes with a multitude of different size lines and attachments – Not affiliated and have nothing to compare it to.
Fluid was hot and came out super-fast with just a few pumps on the extractor. This is the 1st time I have done this, and felt around a little with the extractor hose to make sure I was on the bottom of the trans. I refilled at 1 ½ quarts, and then measured how much was extracted, 1 ½ quarts. The manual indicates 2 quarts, which means I left 16 ounces behind, hmm. Next time, I think I will run a smaller hose to see if I can’t get in a little deeper and measure the output. Open to suggestions if anyone has some thoughts here. In my mind 1 /12 quarts of fresh fluid is better than none.
Dealer says they did a change out 2 seasons ago with Dexron VI, but that fluid looked pretty dark to me for only 2 Seasons?
Next time, a little time on the shop vac followed by some air pressure, definitely not the cleanest area in the boat.
Pretty straight forward
Wasn't sure which funnel was going to fit the bill, but the adjustable measured unit in the middle was by far the best choice.
The extractor measure out at 1 1/2 quarts, so I figured out that is what needed to go back in.
Top of the full mark, measured without screwing cap down (as per manual)
Left some fluid and the funnel in the engine bay. Will check levels again on warm up next trip out.
Double checking measurement accuracy of the extractor, and visual inspection of the fluid.
Yup, 1 1/2 quarts. Does that fluid look a little dark to you?
Manual Instructions .pdf of the process:
G Trans.pdf
I hope this helps someone, easy to tackle yourself. Let me know if I missed something, always willing to learn and/or make things easier.
~Scooter G.
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