Transmission/transaxle oil type, quantity, DIY?
#31
Drifting
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Has anyone who has either DIYed this or who has access to PET advise whether the GT4's gearbox drain and/or fill plugs have washers that should be replaced? The PDF says there may or may not be washers. If there are, do the gearbox plugs and washers happen to be identical to the plug and washer used for the engine oil drain? If so I'll just order a couple of those from Suncoast since they stock them.
#32
Whats the reference to the homemade dipstick in that document? No further text on how to read it.
#33
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The reference to the dipstick is for the 5 speed trans axle. Thankfully the 6 speed you need to have the oil coming out of the fill hole and you are good.
The gear oil from PET is Mobil 1 Mobilube PTX 75W90 liter bottle
P/N 00004320420L .
Sun Coast is the only source I've found for the liter bottles. You'll need approx 3.2 liters. PIWIS is not required.
Both applications use a crush washer. I'm going to install magnetic drain plugs.
Engine drain plugs
P/N 900 123 106 30 sealing ring 18 X 24
P/N 900 219 020 31 screw plug M 18 X 1,5
The Spyder PET is incorrect on the trans axle drain and fill plugs. They are not M18 and they are made of steel.
The gear oil from PET is Mobil 1 Mobilube PTX 75W90 liter bottle
P/N 00004320420L .
Sun Coast is the only source I've found for the liter bottles. You'll need approx 3.2 liters. PIWIS is not required.
Both applications use a crush washer. I'm going to install magnetic drain plugs.
Engine drain plugs
P/N 900 123 106 30 sealing ring 18 X 24
P/N 900 219 020 31 screw plug M 18 X 1,5
The Spyder PET is incorrect on the trans axle drain and fill plugs. They are not M18 and they are made of steel.
Last edited by r553; 07-10-2016 at 09:54 AM. Reason: New findings, deleted trans sealing rings
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#34
Drifting
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The reference to the dipstick is for the 5 speed trans axle. Thankfully the 6 speed you need to have the oil coming out of the fill hole and you are good.
The gear oil from PET is Mobil 1 Mobilube PTX 75W90 liter bottle
P/N 00004320420L .
Sun Coast is the only source I've found for the liter bottles. You'll need approx 3.2 liters. PIWIS is not required.
Also the drain plugs are common between the trans axle and the engine and are M18 X 1.5, different from the procedure. Both applications use a crush washer. I'm going to install magnetic drain plugs.
Engine and trans drain plugs
P/N 900 123 106 30 sealing ring 18 X 24
P/N 900 219 020 31 screw plug M 18 X 1,5
The gear oil from PET is Mobil 1 Mobilube PTX 75W90 liter bottle
P/N 00004320420L .
Sun Coast is the only source I've found for the liter bottles. You'll need approx 3.2 liters. PIWIS is not required.
Also the drain plugs are common between the trans axle and the engine and are M18 X 1.5, different from the procedure. Both applications use a crush washer. I'm going to install magnetic drain plugs.
Engine and trans drain plugs
P/N 900 123 106 30 sealing ring 18 X 24
P/N 900 219 020 31 screw plug M 18 X 1,5
According to GTGears, the OEM gearbox drain plug is magnetic, but I'm not sure about the engine oil plug. I'd completely forgotten about that, although it looks like they share a common part number? If so, it sounds like we'd be good to go just ordering the drain plug that Suncoast lists. And out of curiosity, what is the 24 dimension on the sealing ring description?
Last edited by jphughan; 07-03-2016 at 12:39 AM.
#35
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I bought a spare Porsche trans axle drain plug to be sure of the thread size. It is steel. Of course the Spyder PET is wrong: the trans axle drain plugs are M22 X 1.5.
As for filling this is what AllDataDIY says:
Use manual metering pump WE 1372 to fill in transmission oil up to the lower edge of the filler opening.
As for filling this is what AllDataDIY says:
Use manual metering pump WE 1372 to fill in transmission oil up to the lower edge of the filler opening.
Last edited by r553; 04-11-2019 at 09:53 AM. Reason: Added actual trans axle drain plug thread size
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#36
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#38
Drifting
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Thanks! Ok, so just top it up and definitely replace the sealing rings. Perfectly clear and easy.
Although this indicates that the plugs are M22, not M18 like the part numbers mentioned above. Which are they? I know this PDF is for the regular 981, but I thought the transmission is essentially the same. Would Porsche really have just changed the plug size?
Although this indicates that the plugs are M22, not M18 like the part numbers mentioned above. Which are they? I know this PDF is for the regular 981, but I thought the transmission is essentially the same. Would Porsche really have just changed the plug size?
#39
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I'll let you know about drain plug sizes in 200 miles when I change my trans axle fluid.
#40
Per GT4-PET, replacement gear oil is: 000.043.204.19
000.043.204.19
Shell (Transaxle)
20-liter container
999.917.546.00
Shell (Transaxle)
1-liter container
000.043.204.20
Mobil (Mobilube PTX)
20-liter container
Can be mixed
Attached the OE service document.
000.043.204.19
Shell (Transaxle)
20-liter container
999.917.546.00
Shell (Transaxle)
1-liter container
000.043.204.20
Mobil (Mobilube PTX)
20-liter container
Can be mixed
Attached the OE service document.
#41
Drifting
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Per GT4-PET, replacement gear oil is: 000.043.204.19
Per the post here (via a Porsche tech), brand name to part number associations are:
000.043.204.19
Shell (Transaxle)
20-liter container
999.917.546.00
Shell (Transaxle)
1-liter container
000.043.204.20
Mobil (Mobilube PTX)
20-liter container
Can be mixed
Per the post here (via a Porsche tech), brand name to part number associations are:
000.043.204.19
Shell (Transaxle)
20-liter container
999.917.546.00
Shell (Transaxle)
1-liter container
000.043.204.20
Mobil (Mobilube PTX)
20-liter container
Can be mixed
Also, part number relationships corroborated in this post containing the text of a Porsche bulletin: https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ml#post8226081
Last edited by jphughan; 07-05-2016 at 12:59 PM.
#42
Shell Transaxle was renamed to Shell Spirax S5 ATE. Data sheet here.
For those ready to guinea-pig their transmission, the internet considers these equivalent (your mileage may vary):
- Castrol Syntrax LongLife 75W-90 GL-5
- Liqui Moly 75W-90 GL-5
- Fuchs Titan Sintopoid 75W-90 GL-5
For those ready to guinea-pig their transmission, the internet considers these equivalent (your mileage may vary):
- Castrol Syntrax LongLife 75W-90 GL-5
- Liqui Moly 75W-90 GL-5
- Fuchs Titan Sintopoid 75W-90 GL-5
#43
I'm not sure I would take a 17 yr old tech info with allowable replacements as valid just because 1 part number matches up. Changes have happened. When I checked with my dealer they haven't received an approved substitute similar to the listing they had for 987.2 mechanicals.
#44
Rennlist Member
Today I pulled the trans axle fill plug and it is an M22 X 1.5 steel plug. My dealer's Spyder PET listing is incorrect calling for an M18 X 1.5.
#45
Drifting
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Thanks for the update! Is the drain plug the same? And do you happen to have correct part numbers for the plugs and crush washers?