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Old 10-08-2006, 12:17 AM
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I was under my car so I figured it would be a good time to check the trans fluid. I popped the fill cap off and reached in with my pinky, and could feel fluid, but it was just on the tranny case, not a actuall puddle in the bottom of the tranny... So I know I need fluid, whats the best to use? And could this be causing my third gear popping out every once and a while, or is the 100% sure still my syncro?
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shift fork.
Old 10-08-2006, 01:31 AM
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ATF4 is what gm mechanics told me to run in my t56. They said its for an auto but will work with the t56 and helps out synchros some how. I didn't really listen to the advantages, if any, but my neighbors who are also mechanics said the same basic thing.
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i have the royal purple ATF in my T56 its got that limited slip additive alrady in it. been in it for about 10,000 mi now, and no problems
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Originally Posted by gonefishn1212
i have the royal purple ATF in my T56 its got that limited slip additive alrady in it. been in it for about 10,000 mi now, and no problems
FYI, the limited slip additive is for the rear, not the trans.
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I have always used regular old ATF.
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Originally Posted by @nthony
shift fork.
That thing might be slightly tweaked/broken/bent.




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