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    it's manual. thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by samhahn
    it's manual. thanks.
    You'll want either Redline MTL or a similar quality gear fluid, you might do a search to see what other fluids are recommended, but most people seem to like Redline. You will also need a fluid pump as you must pump the fluid up into the fill hole. It's a pretty simple operation and you should do it every couple of years anyway.
    Last edited by Jimbo; 12-12-2005 at 03:54 PM.

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    thank you very much for your help. please excuse my ignorance, but where is the fill hole?

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    Fill hole on the 260/6 is on the right (passenger's in the US) side of the trans, near the top and center. You'll need a 17mm hex key if it's an early trans (would require gear oil/and NOT have a "Use ATF Only" green sticker on the bellhousing), 10 or 14mm if it's the later kind.

    best, whit

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