Oil capacity on '83 ZX 5sp tranny

[Bill.Oakes]

Hi all,

I have the tranny out of my 240z (an '83zx 5sp) and want to change out all of the oil. I've seen a couple different capacity levels listed for filling.

Is 3 1/8 pints an accurate capacity level for refilling?

thanks

Bill Oakes

Libertyville, IL

[240ZX]

As long as you have enough gear lube on hand, just fill the tranny until it comes out the fill plug hole...just like filling a differential. I believe the FSM provides transmission lube capacities.

[240ZMan]

I just filled my "82 5 speed and it took a bit less than 2 quarts.

[Marty Rogan]

Hey Bill,

Now that you have the '73 painted, you will have to change your signature line!

Marty

[Bill.Oakes]

True, true - as long as you apply the 20/20 rule (20ft at 20mph) it looks great!

Now to just get it all back together!

-Bill

[ZSaint]

The manual says 4 1/4 pints or a little more than 2 quarts. (2 liters!)

[Bill.Oakes]

That seems to be right - I've seen a few different listings.

I filled it up a couple days ago and two quarts seemed to do it - thanks!

-Bill