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'86 Mustang GT Transmission fluid type

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93-331-29psi

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I talked to two different dealers and got two different answers. The question is gear oil or dexron III for an 86 Mustang GT. Please don't guess if you don't know. I prefer to only hear from those who have got original 86 equipment or have had and worked on one in the past.
 

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Dex for t-5
 

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93-331-29psi said:
I talked to two different dealers and got two different answers. The question is gear oil or dexron III for an 86 Mustang GT. Please don't guess if you don't know. I prefer to only hear from those who have got original 86 equipment or have had and worked on one in the past.
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Dextron III
 

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Its supposed to be dexron-3 but I run 10w30 motor oil in mine
 
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NCStang86 said:
Its supposed to be dexron-3 but I run 10w30 motor oil in mine
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kiss your seals and needle bearings goodbye.
 
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Thanks guys.
 
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