Rs 955cc 2000 2003 tiger 885cc 1999 2000 tiger 955cc 2001 2005please note. Get the latest specifications for triumph thunderbird 2003 motorcycle from. Ford thunderbird manual transmission fluid change cost. Read the riders comments at the bikes discussion group. Wheeler dealers is a british television series produced by attaboy tv for the discovery. I understand this is something typically done by the dealer but i have been studying it using the service manual and believe.
I want to change the transmission fluid and filter. Triumph manual, workshop, maintenance and repair manuals. Automatic transmission fluid for a ford thunderbird. Bought with a faulty 6speed manual gearbox that could not select first and. The best part is, our ford f250 super duty automatic transmission fluid products. Research 2003 triumph thunderbird sport standard equipment and specifications at nadaguides. Ford thunderbird automatic transmission fluid advance. It also states that the correct fluid is printed on the transmission pan. Whether its extreme temperatures, highrpm riding or stopandgo traffic, our motor oils will keep your 2003 triumph thunderbird protected. Changing the oil on a triumph thunderbird sport webbikeworld.
My suggestion is to check your owners manual for the oil type that vw specifies. Get your ford thunderbird motor oil and transmission fluid from. Your manual will tell you if this is the case, and you can also use castrols. The engine should be running when you check the transmission fluid dipstick on a 2002 ford thunderbird 3. See how to correctly check the transmission fluid level in a 2002 ford thunderbird 3. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2003 ford thunderbird 3. Triumph motorcycles use cookies on this website to provide the best experience possible. Mercron transmission fluid is used in a 1978 ford thunderbird. The owners manual, the haynes manual and the official triumph motorcycle shop manual all call for 4. Type f fluid can also be used but should not be mixed. Vehicle specific all trans automatic transmission a111011. Developed from the successful thunderbird retrotriple, the 2002 thunderbird sport was created to meet the expectations of those who loved the former, but were in search of a more exhilarating. Cq450 description carquest mercon v atf is for use in ford vehicle transmissions and transaxles. My owners manual included where the fluid reservoirs are located on my.
You might wonder if you can use dextroniiiford mercon multipurpose automatic transmission atf instead of motor oil. Original plan was to purchase and restore a type 2. Triumph thunderbird 2003 motorcycle photos and specs. Talbot, tata, tecnoidea, tesla, toyota, trabant, triumph, tucker, tvr, ultima. The fluid is supposed to be even with the bottom of the fill plug hole. The xk8 was chosen over a 1963 triumph tr4a and a 1989 lotus excel sa among the. Please call for customer service and availability at 18008587269. Castrol is recommended for triumph motorcycles, but you should check your motorcycle manual to see precisely which castrol engine oil is recommended for your particular model. Get the best deals on motorcycle engines and engine parts for triumph thunderbird when you shop the largest online selection at. Use of a nonapproved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage and void the warranty.
Advance auto parts has 2 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. I have a 2003 and the owners manual states that you should only use mercon v fluid. Ford thunderbird questions transmission problems cargurus. For my motorcycle, the same grade dot 4 and type brake fluid is used in. The traditionallystyled thunderbird has always appealed to riders looking for the unmatched triumph triple experience in a. Motorcycle engines and engine parts for triumph thunderbird. Ford thunderbird automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts.
Triumph motorcycle restoration by timothy remusget other triumph. And check out the bikes reliability, repair costs, etc. Fuel type gas transmission type manual number of speeds 6. However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not 2003 thunderbird tbr owners guide post2002fmt usa english fus page 178. What type of transmission fluid used in 1994 ford thunderbird. We produce synthetic motorcycle oil, oil filters, transmission fluid, primary fluid and fuel additives everything to keep your thunderbird. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for triumph. Research 2003 triumph thunderbird standard equipment and specifications at nadaguides. Triumph thunderbird 900 workshop service repair manual. Triumph engine motor transmission 19961998 adventurer 1995 2003 thunderbird. View and download triumph thunderbird service manual online. Complete video instructions to add transmission fluid to a 2003 ford thunderbird 3. How to do a transmission fluid check on a 2004 thunderbird. Pictures, trademarks and logos of third parties are the exclusive property of.
How to replace automatic transmission fluid ford thunderbird lx 3. Triumph thunderbird sport 900 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 factory service repair manual download pdf this is the complete official full factory service. The triumph thunderbird model is a classic bike manufactured by triumph. Max atf is a synthetic, highperformance, automatic transmission fluid. Ford thunderbird questions what type of transmission.
Triumph thunderbird sport roadrunner motorcycle touring. Preride checks enginetransmission oil level check brake fluid level. Ford thunderbird with very rare 3speed borgwarner overdrive manual. Theres only one engine lubricant partner trusted by triumph motorcycles, and. Buying a bike starts at bikez get a list of related motorbikes before you buy this triumph.
Took car to transmission shop when the car started to slip gears, after car warmed up, rpms would go way up as car slowed down, as long as you shift into third gear the car. Transmission fluid level check ford thunderbird 20022005. Then, rather than take off my greasy garage clothes, go inside, get the manual, verify capacities, and then add oil, i decided to take the level plug from the back of the transmission. On a manual tranny, you check the fluid by pulling the fill plug on the side of the transmission. Motorcycle oil change cruiser triumph thunderbird youtube. If your motorcycle uses gear oil, its important to change it regularly to protect your. Triumph thunderbird sport specs 2002, 2003 autoevolution. Gently stuck your finger in there and on a fully serviced trans. Ford thunderbird oil filter best oil filter parts for ford thunderbird. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. I understand this is something typically done by the dealer but i have been studying it using the service manual and believe i can do it myself.
Triumph thunderbird specs 2002, 2003 autoevolution. Triumph thunderbird technical specifications ultimate specs. Custom 1998 triumph thunderbird sport cafe racer build by. The oil you use in your triumph needs to meet various minimum specifications including 10w40 10w50 for some models, api specification sh or higher, or jaso specification ma or higher. Well fellas, was finally a nice day here saturday, so changed the oil from the transmission gearbox. A classicstyled middleweight cruiser, the 2002 thunderbird carries on the heritage of the british bikes and mixes it with modernera technology for a result which should please roadster. Kicked out of the range in 1999, triumph s classic standard, the thunderbird sport, returned from oblivion in 2003. Foreword foreword this handbook contains information on the triumph thunderbird motorcycle. Likes premium leaded gas, type f transmission fluid.
I want someone to answer some questions for me while i do the job. In this version sold from year 2001, the dry weight is 220. The type of fluid used is indicated on the transmission fluid pan, extension housing and also in the lubricant specifications section in this chapter. Always store this owners handbook with the motorcycle and refer to it for information whenever necessary. Use the fitment form at the top of the page to select your exact year and engine type for your ford thunderbird. You should be able to download a free copy of your 2002 owners manual. After i bought a 4liter jug of the super expensive mobil 1 4t racing oil as specified by triumph. Page 106 specifications transmission transmission type.
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