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What manual trans fluid?

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CivicEater

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I had to refill my tranny with new fluid and used Dextron Mercron 3 ...... it said auto fluid on the outside but my mech said it is what it takes....anyone?
 

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go to amsoil synthetic
 
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go to it immediatly or can I run with this for a few months cuz im broke broke...as in like 12 bucks in the bank
 

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CivicEater said:
go to it immediatly or can I run with this for a few months cuz im broke broke...as in like 12 bucks in the bank
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You put the right stuff in, ATF is correct, ignore the "auto" part . I like GM Synchromesh myself.

Dave
 

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I currently have GM synco mesh and it did quite it down a bit but i hear amsoil will reduce it allittle more
 

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Coastal 2000 or whatever its called from walmart
 
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I just put the Pennzoil Syncromesh in mine. The T-5 is less noisy at high RPM and it shifts really smooth when warm. $5 a quart at Autozone.
 
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