Changing transmission fluid max IV

[Mholtz]

I was just wondering how to go about even adding trany fluid to my max. Is the only way to get at the fill is by taking the engine out? I can feel the top but I dont even know how to check the thing! I have seen some people with the winch hoisting it up in the air and just basically dumping it out, but I dont even think I can get the cap off. If anyone knows any cool tricks on how to get to it and check it to see if I even need to change it, that would be great! Thanks

[tonyk72]

As I recall, facing the rear looking down the top right plug is the fill and bottom left is the drain. I opened both up and put a a disposable aluminum baking pan under the drain and used a clear flex tube to fill. As soon as fluid starts to leak out (make sure your on a flat surface) your fill level is good.

[liflod]

I added a ball valve and hose barb to my drain. Just lift the front with the winch,open the drain into a zip lock bag. Put the machine to level, fill till it comes out the drain and then close the valve. I use a funnel with a section of 1/2 inch clear tubing attached to it. The tubing fits into the fill hole( the upper hole). Once you know where its at, its a 10 minute oil change.

[Mholtz]

Thanks for the help. What kind of transmission fluid do you recommend? Also how much should I put in?

[Mike]

Thanks for the help. What kind of transmission fluid do you recommend? Also how much should I put in?

If you will use the search in the transmission forum on this site, there are quite a few existing threads on the topic. Here's one to get you started: http://www.6x6world.com/forums/trans...html#post55854