Use 90 weight gear oil for your crankcase.
A manual transmission does not have an oil pan.
Mercon works fine.
That manual transmission doesn't use gear oil. You can use Mercon ATF.
75w or higher gear oil
The oil type that is used for a manual transmission will depend on the car. Most cars will take 10W30 oil.
It is a special fluid called "Synchromesh Transmission Fluid" that you should get from the dealer. Have your VIN because about 3 transmissions are used.
The manual transmission uses SAE 80-90 weight gear oil.
17 mm
There is normally a plug on the upper side of the transmission under the vehicle. That is where you add oil. Add oil until it runs out. It is then full.
There should be two dipsticks under the hood on a Malibu. One will be plainly marked "OIL" or "ENGINE OIL." The other one is your transmission fluid. This is assuming your Malibu has automatic transmission. If your Malibu has a manual transmission (stick shift), then there is no dipstick for transmission fluid -- manual trannies get lubrication from the engine oil.
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the 5 speed manual transmission according to the 1997 Ford Ranger owners manual
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