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General Category => Kaiser Forum => Topic started by: cplne on December 26, 2015, 10:54:04 AM

Title: Transmission and Rear End Fluids
Post by: cplne on December 26, 2015, 10:54:04 AM

Hi All

Need to change the Transmission Fluid in the 53 Manhattan.  She has been sitting for 30 years and want to start fresh.  What is the recommended transmission fluid and is there a filter I should change?
Also better change rear end grease, what is recommend. 

I'm traveling but I assume the service manual addresses both these projects.  I appreciate any shortcuts

Title: Re: Transmission and Rear End Fluids
Post by: Fid on December 26, 2015, 12:04:43 PM

I take it the car has a Hydramatic transmission in it? 

Title: Re: Transmission and Rear End Fluids
Post by: joefrazer on December 26, 2015, 01:04:39 PM

Assuming the car has a hydramatic in it, you'll want to use Dexron-Mercon fluid. It's today's version of the old Type A fluid. There is a filter under the large pan, remove it and you'll see the filter. It's the reusable type so just clean it and the pan and reinstall.

There's also a drain plug on the converter. To access it, remove the inspection pan (the half-round cover that's behind the oil pan).

The rear end uses 90W gear lube.

Title: Re: Transmission and Rear End Fluids
Post by: cplne on December 26, 2015, 01:15:42 PM

Yes Fid she has the hydromatic. 

Title: Re: Transmission and Rear End Fluids
Post by: cplne on December 26, 2015, 01:17:17 PM

Thanks Joe

I didn't consider the converter.  You guys are so good at saving me time

Many Thanks