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What transmission fluid should I use??

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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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What transmission fluid should I use??

Hey fellas just wondering what kind of transmission fluid I should use. I have an 89 Iroc, manual tranny, 5.0 V8 305.

I'm assuming if I walk into autozone there will be more than one kind, thats why I ask.

Thanks guys!!
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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Car: 86-FireBird
Engine: -MPFI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3:42
Re: What transmission fluid should I use??

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...synthetic.html
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 02:28 AM
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Car: 88 Camaro SC
Engine: SFI'd 350
Transmission: TKO 500
Axle/Gears: 9-bolt w/ 3.23's
Re: What transmission fluid should I use??

Standard automatic transmission fluid is whats called for with the T-5 for every day driving. For the ATF, stick with the standard dex/merc III. Ive found that, with my TKO at least, the synthetics cause issues with the syncros due to the higher film strength. Causes the trans to take an excessive ammount of time to syncronize.
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 06:58 AM
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
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Re: What transmission fluid should I use??

Here's a sticky that may amaze and/or confuse you even more:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...ything-we.html

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