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T-5 transmission fluid whats best

  • Thread starter Thread starter 86gtriceeater
  • Start date Start date May 18, 2008
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86gtriceeater

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what do you guys put in your manual t5 trannys?
 

SMOKEDYA

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i always used regular ATF. peace



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non-synthetic ATF
 

hollywoodstang

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Mobil1 synthetic
 

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i used the B&M synthetic...
 
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I run Red Line Racing synthetic ATF in mine
 

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Overtime synthetic causes the fiber blocker rings to swell and wear out prematurely. Regular mercon dexron ATF is what should be used.
 

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What he said^
 
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I have always used regular ATF
 
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I use Mobil 1 Synthetic on my '89 GT purchased new (now with 341,000+ miles).
 
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