This install takes 20 – 30 minutes of actual work and a bit of time to allow the old fluid to drain. This is really easy, if not a little messy. Click on the images for larger views. WARNING: * Your car must be on a lift or up on jack stands to do this – you should not do this fluid change with only one end of the car up in the air as you will have problems completely draining the old fluid and not over/under filling with new fluid. The car needs to be level to do this correctly. Note: * Go to a marine supply and buy a gear oil pump they sell for use with outboard engines. This will set you back around but will save you an enormous amount of aggravation caused by the use of a regular siphon pump (trust me). I’ve since seen these gear oil pumps at WalMart as well. Step 1: Getting the required items together This install requires: * 2 Qts. of Royal Purple SyncroMax. Probably a good idea to buy 3 Qts. * A lift or hydraulic jack and jack stands (see how to jack up the car here) * Socket wrench * 8mm socket * 17mm socket * Torque wrench (with a range of 50ft lb +) * Breaker Bar * Gear Oil or Siphon pump * Drain pan (oil drain pan works great) * A BMW M3 (E46). * 20 – 30 minutes of free time. Note: You should warm up the transmission fluid before draining it. Drive the car around enough to warm things up (don’t just let it sit and idle). Royal Purple SyncroMax Step 2: Getting Started Under the Car * Two of the plastic shields have to be removed in order to gain access to …
Oil Change Info
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toyota dealer, service manager, told me not to use RP trans in my toyota. he is full of shit or what. please give me an honest answer, meaning only reply if you have it in YOUR car, and have had it awhile, not since last week.
@hemet92544
I have had it in now for 2 months and no problems. I think the dealership is not sure what the proper alternative it and is defaulting with the safe answer of no. this stuff is expensive and I searched over many forums before trying it. Also RP stinks real bad for a long time if you spill it or get it on you!
@Goodfleisch thanks. …I asked the manager service writer at toyota dealer, he said no……..but i fig that is because he wants to make 150 off his trans flush machine……There must be a toyota number to call of some kind, thanks for info, Kevin
@Goodfleisch PS, PURPLE seems to stink for a long time on other issues, like Prince music haha