[C320-list] FW: Changing transmission fluid

[jonvez at comcast.net]

I received the same advice from Mack Boring and switched to the same 15W-40 I use in the engine so I only have to carry one type of oil. I believe the weight of the oil you use in the Crankcase is more dependent on whether your engine lives in a cold weather climate or warm (30 wt vs 40) as I know many on this list go with a 30.....

Regards,

Jon

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From: "Karl Mielenhausen _/) " <kmielen at iwon.com> 

> 
> Bruce, 
> 
> You have 2 choices for the Kanzaki (neither of which is transmission fluid): 
> 
> SAE 30W per the nameplate and Yanmar manual ..or.. 
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> SAE 15W40 (ie. the same oil you use in the crankcase) 
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> 
> 
> 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/ 
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> From: Bruce Stumpp [mailto: bstumpp at comcast.net] 
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> To: c320-list at catalina320.com 
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> Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2007 00:06:12 -0400 
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> Subject: [C320-list] Changing transmission fluid 
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> 
> 
> 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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