changing transmission fluid

[horseplay]

Very informative thread! I am changing my fluid for the first time in 6 years. I just now have 100 hrs, but I did read in the manual to change every 3 years or 100 hours. Will try to not to forget next time. I ordered the filters from michigan motors on ebay for $48 each. Dealer wanted $160 each! I thought about trying to wash the old filters with mineral spirits, but since they have been in there so long I think it would be best to change them.
Thanks for posting this.

 

[Hampton]

Very informative thread! I am changing my fluid for the first time in 6 years. I just now have 100 hrs, but I did read in the manual to change every 3 years or 100 hours. Will try to not to forget next time. I ordered the filters from michigan motors on ebay for $48 each. Dealer wanted $160 each! I thought about trying to wash the old filters with mineral spirits, but since they have been in there so long I think it would be best to change them.
Thanks for posting this.

Once you change them, you will realize that the old ones are fine - they are a metal filter - more like a metal fragment catcher. Clean them up and use them during the next oil change. This way, you can do the change without rushing yourself to re-cycle the old filters. You can take them home, clean them up, and let them dry out for the next change.

 

[Bodkin Creek George]

So where do I find the MerCruiser service manual and where do I buy the o rings and filters.

 

[dpmulvey]

Called the mfg.

Where are my filters located?

There are none.

NO filters on mine?

Yup!

ON PURPOSE?

Yup!

I am having an OSH!T moment wondering if I should install some inline, but it had to be done for a reason. Hell the Velvet 5000's are over $1200 more each than the nearest competitor.

 

[Quint4]

I bought my ZF filters here for $47 each:

HALE MARINE PARTS CO.
P O BOX 938
13633 HISTORYLAND HWY
WARSAW, VA 22572
804-333-3677