[C320-list] FW: Changing transmission fluid

[Karl Mielenhausen _/)]

Bruce,

You have 2 choices for the Kanzaki (neither of which is transmission fluid):

SAE 30W per the nameplate and Yanmar manual ..or..

SAE 15W40 (ie. the same oil you use in the crankcase)



The latter has been suggested by Mack Boring and others in order to eliminate the need to carry 2 oils on board. The transmission will only need 0.3 l (10 oz) to refill (assuming you are able to suck all the old out). Your suggestion to enhance the readability of the dipstick is a good one since this oil doesn't darken like the crankcase oil does.



Karl Mielenhausen

2000 C320 Hull#690 "Silver Lining"

New Bern, NC

http://pages.suddenlink.net/kmielen/

From: Bruce Stumpp [mailto: bstumpp at comcast.net]

To: c320-list at catalina320.com

Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2007 00:06:12 -0400

Subject: [C320-list] Changing transmission fluid



I'm getting ready to change out the transmission fluid but am not sure whatfluid to use or where to get it (checking at the marina tomorrow).   OurC320 is a 1999, hull #674 and has a Yanmar engine. Stamped on thetransmission is Model: KM2P, Oil: SAE20/30 HD and  Kanzaki (which I believeis the brand).   Does the oil reference mean "Use 20 weight HD or 30 weightHD" or does it mean "use 20W30 HD? Anyone out there have the same transand/or know the answer?  Is this something I'll be able to find in anautomotive store or do the marine stores stock it?Bruce Stumpp#647, AdventureFrog Mortar Creek, MD 

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