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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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T5 fluid change

How many quarts of.fluid does the T5 hold? Im.changing the fluid after the clutch n flywheel replacement
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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Re: T5 fluid change

just a little less than 3 qts. . would recommend full synthetic . good luck .
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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Re: T5 fluid change

Between 2½ and 3
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:54 PM
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Re: T5 fluid change

Here is a great link to find out more about the T-5

http://www.zbag.com/T-5_Service_Manual_1.pdf
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:55 PM
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Re: T5 fluid change

I used ATF GM
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 10:59 PM
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Re: T5 fluid change

Originally Posted by 8928cam
I used ATF GM
Make sure it's not the Dexron VI. It's backwards compatible for autos but not manuals that call for Dexron.
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 01:51 AM
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Re: T5 fluid change

Best 4 it..
http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CCgQ8gIwAA#
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 07:23 AM
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Re: T5 fluid change

I love this site lol u guys are badass haha good looking guys, is their a manual for repair n maintence for the 2.8 3.1
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