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01CSVT

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I have an 01 cobra and i want to change the trans fluid. it has about 37k on it and i dont think it would hurt. What kind of trans fluid should i pick up. Tell me the best you know of

Thanx
 
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bdcardinal

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i would use Mobil 1 ATF.
 

COBRA90GT

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Some people have used GM Syncromesh in their TR-3650 transmissions (mostly in an attempt to cure the notchy shifting that occurs in colder weather). As long as you use any reputable synthetic transmission fluid, you should be fine though...
 
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Uncle Meat

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I use Mobil 1 syn ATF in my T56. It shifts smooth as butter...

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I was coming to the board w this same question..have you guys seen that Lucas oil stuff? all i know is i seen it at the parts store, and they run a dragster...does anyone use/swear by the Lucas Oil products?
 

cobra2798

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Amsoil atf cured my notchy shifting
 
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mustangrmyk

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Mobil 1 ATF. It is the best for the price.
 

Iwvustang

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SnakeyVert said:
I was coming to the board w this same question..have you guys seen that Lucas oil stuff? all i know is i seen it at the parts store, and they run a dragster...does anyone use/swear by the Lucas Oil products?
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funny thing, I saw this only a few days ago...


" i would've said gm synchromesh but i've heard too many good things about Lucas Oils Semi-Synthetic ATF fluid. "

from this post on the SVTP boards...

Tranny Fluid Poll
 

YardSpecial

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I was not impressed at all by Mobil 1.

I like RP Sycromesh..............
 
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01CSVT

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isnt atf automatic trans fluid and does it matter
 

Iwvustang

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01CSVT said:
isnt atf automatic trans fluid and does it matter
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The 3650 and the t-56 both use ATF.
 

YardSpecial

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All Mustangs trans use ATF.........
 
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01CSVT

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wow thanx i didnt know that
 
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