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fredski · 08-22-2013, 02:14 PM

changing oil in trans and differential. do I do as directed on label
on oil container? they say to fill below fill plug.

fredski

Mike V. Florida · 08-22-2013, 02:21 PM

Yup!

fredski · 08-22-2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Yup!

both rear diff and trans ?

Brentwood Bob · 08-22-2013, 02:45 PM

The fill holes determine the fill level.
Bob

Patrick L. · 08-22-2013, 03:27 PM

Yep, just below the fill plug so your finger gets gets wet when stuck in to the first knuckle is fine. If you happen to end up filling it to over-flowing, won't hurt anything either. The oil expands quite a bit as it warms. These old cars are pretty forgiving.

Tom Wesenberg · 08-22-2013, 05:48 PM

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The tranny has pockets in the drain and fill plugs, which is perfect for installing a small powerful magnet to catch metal grit.

fredski · 08-22-2013, 07:04 PM

am I correct in thinking adding rear diff oil below 1 1/2 inches of fill
hole ,will keep oil out of rear drum area if seals are not new.

fredski

Brentwood Bob · 08-23-2013, 01:48 AM

rather have the oil at the fill hole. No guessing involved. Bob

James Rogers · 08-23-2013, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fredski

am I correct in thinking adding rear diff oil below 1 1/2 inches of fill
hole ,will keep oil out of rear drum area if seals are not new.

fredski

NO, turns and rotational forces will cause it to leak even almost to empty.

08-22-2013, 02:14 PM	#1
fredski Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: morrisburg ontario Posts: 349	macs 600 oil on label 1 1/2 inches below fill plug changing oil in trans and differential. do I do as directed on label on oil container? they say to fill below fill plug. fredski

08-22-2013, 02:21 PM	#2
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: macs 600 oil on label 1 1/2 inches below fill plug Yup! __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

08-22-2013, 02:45 PM	#4
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,244	Re: macs 600 oil on label 1 1/2 inches below fill plug The fill holes determine the fill level. Bob

08-22-2013, 03:27 PM	#5
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: macs 600 oil on label 1 1/2 inches below fill plug Yep, just below the fill plug so your finger gets gets wet when stuck in to the first knuckle is fine. If you happen to end up filling it to over-flowing, won't hurt anything either. The oil expands quite a bit as it warms. These old cars are pretty forgiving.

08-22-2013, 05:48 PM	#6
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: macs 600 oil on label 1 1/2 inches below fill plug Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The tranny has pockets in the drain and fill plugs, which is perfect for installing a small powerful magnet to catch metal grit.

08-22-2013, 07:04 PM	#7
fredski Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: morrisburg ontario Posts: 349	Re: macs 600 oil on label 1 1/2 inches below fill plug am I correct in thinking adding rear diff oil below 1 1/2 inches of fill hole ,will keep oil out of rear drum area if seals are not new. fredski

08-23-2013, 01:48 AM	#8
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,244	Re: macs 600 oil on label 1 1/2 inches below fill plug rather have the oil at the fill hole. No guessing involved. Bob