What fluid goes in a velvet drive transmission?
What fluid goes in a velvet drive transmission?
Uses oil type: GM Dexron III, Ford Mercon, Daimler-Benz 236.6 or any SAE 10 hydraulic oil that meets Allison Type C3, Caterpillar TO-2 or equivalent specifications. Oil capacity: 5 US quarts (4.9 liters).
How often do you change boat transmission fluid?
every six months
Tip. If annual transmission-fluid changes are recommended but boat-use time is heavy, change the fluid every six months.
Are Velvet drive transmissions any good?
Velvet Drive Transmissions are in some of the best boats in the industry including the 2020 Nautique Paragon. Velvet Drive Transmissions is the toughest transmission found in many industrial machinery.
What oil goes in a Borg Warner gearbox?
Active member. as alb40 said should be ATF(auto transmission fluid,) should be to Dexron 2 or 3 standard.
What is a Borg Warner velvet drive?
Borg-Warner’s (Velvet Drive’s) integral V-Drive marine transmission is a compact, self-contained unit that helps create extra cargo and cabin space by allowing you to move your engines further aft.
How do you know when to change your transmission fluid?
If you drive manual, most manufacturers will recommend changing your transmission fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. If you have automatic, you can typically boost that range up to 60,000 to 100,000 miles. There’s no harm in changing your fluid early.
When should you not change transmission fluid?
When NOT to Change Transmission Fluid
- The transmission fluid has a burnt odor. Aging transmission fluid can easily deteriorate under the extreme heat generated by the transmission itself.
- The transmission fluid contains grit and debris.
- The fluid hasn’t been changed in over 100,000 miles.
How much does it cost to rebuild a velvet transmission?
Between $600 and $1,200 on average, with some gears costing more, depending on the gear. Again, you can ask for an estimate over the phone and if we need to see the gear first, we will not charge you to inspect and quote a price for the rebuild.
Who makes velvet transmissions?
About Pleasurecraft Engine Group: Pleasurecraft Engine Group, owned by Correct Craft, manufactures five brands, PCM, Crusader, Challenger, Levitator, and Velvet Drive from its headquarters in Little Mountain, South Carolina and remote facility in Liberty, South Carolina.
What type of fluid goes in a T5 transmission?
DexronÒ II automatic transmission fluid
Most T5 transmission models use DexronÒ II automatic transmission fluid.
How do you change the oil in your Velvet Drive?
Just remove the dip stick, insert hose, pump a few times enjoy a beer and refill with new oil. I do not have the Velvet Drive, but my filter has been spotless for all 4 years and 4 fluid changes. So I am going with the turkey baster idea from the fill hole from now on like everyone else.
What kind of oil do you use in a velvet drive transmission?
By far the most common question I’m asked as a mechanic is what kind of oil to use. Velvet Drive transmissions will operate with any number of different fluids but use Dextron III for it’s resistance to oxidization and thermal degradation.
What is a velvet drive@ marine transmission?
Every Velvet Drive@ marine transmission is self-contained, having its own sump and hydraulic pump separate from the engine. The gear driven pump aftords assurance of positive lubrication. 1-2. The Velvet Drive.
What does a velvet drives filter look like?
Any pics of a velvet drives filter? (1:1) I have the Zurth DD, and there is a 1 1/2″ by 3″ cover on the bottom held in with two 3/8th inch bolts. Up under that cover is a rubber gasket, a round gasket, then the filter (screen) which is cylindrical in shape.