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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 05:59 AM
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I just installed a TCI deep pan on my 98 Trans Am and wondering what fluid to put in it. I know it calls for Dexron III but some say they are using the newest Dexron i believe it is VI??? thanks
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 06:11 AM
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dex 3 is fine, seems like they are going to a one size fits all fluid though
i ran NAPA brand dex 3 in my 400 and 4l80e and they seemed fine
i used the NAPA brand because it was hard to find a name brand fluid, seems all the parts stores are going to "house" brand stuff, re bottled somebody else's
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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thanks
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 05:31 PM
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its all UNIVERSAL fluid now
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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RP ATF . Can't go wrong.
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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When they moved on to the newest fluid. The past ver. are no longer regulated. Very common thread topic for M6 transmissions.
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 07:27 PM
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you could go with synthetic.
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When i recently talked to Andy at FLT, he said any non-synthetic Dex III would work just fine.
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 01:44 PM
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I have a jug of AMSOIL right here that i'm dying to put in... anyone have feed back on that?
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