I have read on this board several times that so & so called tremec's tech line and they advised them to lower the fluid level to 3.2 litres (3.5 U.S. Quarts) and use any Dextron III ATF or Mobil One Synthetic ATF. Well, not to add more confusion to the 3650 cluster-puck, but I called Tremec's tech line myself today and asked them what they recommend as far as fluid capacities and fluid specs. Guess what Paul ?? on their tech line told me?
1.) Fill capacity is approximately 3.8 litres (about 4 quarts)
2.) Mobil One Synth or any Dextron III ATF fluid
3.) Fill fluid until it is up to the lip of the fill hole.
I was about to try to lower my fluid level to 3.4-3.5 quarts, but now I am hesitating once again. I'm definitely not holding out for a warranteed Ford fix, so I guess I'll just live with my mildly notchy 1-2 shift. Unless anyone else here can give me some additional confirmation that Tremec actually told them to go with 3.2 liters (3.4 quarts) AND it really helped the notchiness.
Can anyone share their personal experiences with lowering the fluid level? Did it significantly help the notchiness? Let us know if you took the advice directly from Tremec or you took the advice from someone else. I really want to hear from people who actually spoke to Tremec. Obviously the guy I spoke with (Paul ??) is recommending something different that what I've heard others say Tremec has recommended. FWIW, this Paul guy @ Tremec was very cool and called me back very quickly. I just wish we could get clear, consistent advice from the maker of the tranny!
1.) Fill capacity is approximately 3.8 litres (about 4 quarts)
2.) Mobil One Synth or any Dextron III ATF fluid
3.) Fill fluid until it is up to the lip of the fill hole.
I was about to try to lower my fluid level to 3.4-3.5 quarts, but now I am hesitating once again. I'm definitely not holding out for a warranteed Ford fix, so I guess I'll just live with my mildly notchy 1-2 shift. Unless anyone else here can give me some additional confirmation that Tremec actually told them to go with 3.2 liters (3.4 quarts) AND it really helped the notchiness.
Can anyone share their personal experiences with lowering the fluid level? Did it significantly help the notchiness? Let us know if you took the advice directly from Tremec or you took the advice from someone else. I really want to hear from people who actually spoke to Tremec. Obviously the guy I spoke with (Paul ??) is recommending something different that what I've heard others say Tremec has recommended. FWIW, this Paul guy @ Tremec was very cool and called me back very quickly. I just wish we could get clear, consistent advice from the maker of the tranny!