That square Plug is a pipe plug. Measure it and get the correct size plug socket from Snap On tools on line, or a tool truck. That Knipex pliers will round that pipe plug off eventually. The hack fix is to file down the sides of the pipe plug till the square parts fits a popular SAE open end wrench like 3/4". To get more height out of the short jack stands a solid piece of wood like a 2"x10" underneath the base of the jackstand works great.
Thanks for the help 💪🏻 Just changed my trans and diff fluid at the same time and she is a happy little Miata. Red line 75w90 for the diff and Motorcraft for the trans
Fifteen days ago I bought my first mx-5. It is almost the same as yours: NB green with internal beige 1.6 16V. I already changed the petrol filter, motor oil and its filter. Also the air filter. Tomorrow I will put four new Yokohama tires on it and on the weekend, following your guide, I will change the gearbox and differential oils.
75W-90 is the grade and you need GL-4 rated. GL-5 has too many friction modifiers for synchro's and most 75W90 oils are GL-5 so pay attention to what you buy. I'm using Carquest Synthetic 75W90 because it is GL-4.
Hey I have a 1998 nb with an auto, I want to change the atf fluid on it, is the process any different? Ie I don't have to worry about the fill bolt because of the reservoir in the engine bay and what atf fluid would you recommend?
That square Plug is a pipe plug. Measure it and get the correct size plug socket from Snap On tools on line, or a tool truck. That Knipex pliers will round that pipe plug off eventually. The hack fix is to file down the sides of the pipe plug till the square parts fits a popular SAE open end wrench like 3/4". To get more height out of the short jack stands a solid piece of wood like a 2"x10" underneath the base of the jackstand works great.
Thanks for the help 💪🏻 Just changed my trans and diff fluid at the same time and she is a happy little Miata. Red line 75w90 for the diff and Motorcraft for the trans
Ooooooh yeah!
I post these for fun so it is great to hear that they help!
Fifteen days ago I bought my first mx-5. It is almost the same as yours: NB green with internal beige 1.6 16V.
I already changed the petrol filter, motor oil and its filter. Also the air filter. Tomorrow I will put four new Yokohama tires on it and on the weekend, following your guide, I will change the gearbox and differential oils.
Awesome! Working on these is so fun and gratifying!
Nice - more informative than most of them out there. 00:30 - first step is removing the protective tray ;-)
I like this video I have an Nb in the same color and it’s my first manual car and it’s a blast to drive
doing my trans fluid this weekend, thanks for the quick walkthru
I can smell the transmission fluid through the camera 🤣
What size is the washer for the plug?
What size is the drain bolt not the square one btw in the comment you commented both as the same thing
what trans fluid did you use and what weight?
I like Redline MT90 GL-4
If you're still there, which oil do you use (15W40 - 45W70 etc...) and which quantity ?
Red Line MT-90 is what I like best
75W-90 is the grade and you need GL-4 rated. GL-5 has too many friction modifiers for synchro's and most 75W90 oils are GL-5 so pay attention to what you buy. I'm using Carquest Synthetic 75W90 because it is GL-4.
Hey I have a 1998 nb with an auto, I want to change the atf fluid on it, is the process any different? Ie I don't have to worry about the fill bolt because of the reservoir in the engine bay and what atf fluid would you recommend?
I am sorry but I have never done that so not sure .
Thanks for this
What size socket is that drain bolt
see 3:14 for what I used as it is not a standard metric size
What kind of socket do I need for the fill hole?
see 3:14 for what I used, as it is not a metric size