Thanks, everyone, for the replies. Very helpful.

I've got a nice funnel that has a fairly long flexible tube attached to it
so that ought to work fine.

Be blessed,
~Annie

On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 11:12 AM, Gary Bawden <goldfieldgary@gmail.com>wrote:

> Annie, when you visit your FLAPS or WallyWorld, look for little
> plastic pumps that screw directly onto the top of the oil jug. They
> used to be readily available for not much $$$.
>
> Failing that, go to a larger hardware store and get about 8 feet of
> clear vinyl (plastic) tubing, about 3/8" inside diameter - - it's
> usually used for water applications and is cheap and very flexible.
> Then take your tubing over to the funnel section and find one that
> will jam on to the end of the tubing. After removing the 17 mm plug,
> carefully place the free end of the tube far enough into the hole so
> that it won't slip out, After crawling back out and standing next to
> van, pour oil into funnel. Helps if you warm the oil (you can use a
> pan of hot water), and be very careful not to get any dirt into the
> funnel. Also helps to put a pan under there so that when it's full you
> won't make too big of a mess.
>
> When you're done you can rinse out the tube with a suitable cleaning
> agent, then plug the ends of the tube with small corks or little wads
> of paper towel to keep it clean until you need it again.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Gary
>
> > Date:    Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:16:46 -0700
> > From:    Annie <lsandrsn@GMAIL.COM>
> > Subject: Re: auto trans final drive
> >
> > Awesome! Thanks. Does it help to use a funnel or no?
> >
> >
> > ~Annie
>