various mechanics told me when i had my automatic honda civic that it was very risky to change the transmission oil because they done it before and after that they wouldnt move. So I would like to know if changing the manual transmission would be that risky too. They told me its risky only when the oil its really burned.Is it risky to change manual transmission oil?
No it is not risky to change the manual trans lube. In fact, it should be done every so often; your owners manual will specify an interval when it should be done.
Only a hand-full of cars have 'lifetime' oils in transmissions or axles.Is it risky to change manual transmission oil?
They are correct. If the auto tranny had very old fluid it would contain particles of the clutches.(from wear and tear they brake down) meaning that when new fluid is put in, the old fluid would be washed out and their would not be enough material in the fluid to cause the clutches to engage. You would notice slipping between shifts or no movement at all. In a sense the lose particles would help the warn clutches. In a man. tranny you do not need to worry about that fact.
Oh, for heaven's sake, change it! It should be changed occasionally to remove as much of the metal particles held in the oil from synchro wear.
Just ensure you refill with the correct oil, and to the correct level.
Get on with it!
its not risky if you change it on regular schedules
but, manual transmissions last forever
could probably never change the fluid
heck no it,s not risky. i did it several times when i had a manuel truck.
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