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ennbenn72
 Post subject: tranny fluid
PostPosted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 6:19 pm 
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What is the capacity of the '79 4x4 transmission? I'm changing fluids tonight and wanna know for sure I have enough before I tear into it..

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 Post subject: Re: tranny fluid
PostPosted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 10:35 pm 
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Not sure of the capacity but it does take regular motor oil.

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 Post subject: Re: tranny fluid
PostPosted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 10:38 pm 
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2.64 quarts.

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ennbenn72
 Post subject: Re: tranny fluid
PostPosted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 1:15 am 
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With t-case it's 5.3l. I had engine specs on my old phone I just couldn't find it at the time haha thanks anyway guys. :D

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 Post subject: Re: tranny fluid
PostPosted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 10:09 am 
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Per my Trooper FSM MSG-5 w/t-case holds 1.22 gal (4.6L), unless that's a misprint no way your MSG-4 w/t-case holds 5.3L.
I looked in a '80 LUV FSM, says a 2wd tranny holds 1.25L (1.35qt), 4wd 2.5L (2.64qt).

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 Post subject: Re: tranny fluid
PostPosted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 2:21 am 
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I'll try and post the pictures tomorrow

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 11:16 pm 
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Haha well sorry for doubting you guys. It took like 3 quarts :P

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