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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by JakeFusion™
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Or step up to a 4L80E...
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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I'm going all new cooler converter and transmission all at the same time along with finishing up the last of my suspension. What fluid should I use I've always been Mobil 1 fan
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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Ask the person/company you buy the trans from what fluid they recommend to be used in there trans.
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use only dex 3 or 6
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by mjs1012
use only dex 3 or 6
Yes, never use synthetic. Way too slippery for what we are using them for!
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ramairws6
Yes, never use synthetic. Way too slippery for what we are using them for!
You say "Yes" to "use only dex 3 or 6", but Dexron 6 is Synthetic.

I've used Mobile 1 in all cars since 1982 and always prefer Synthetics.
Therefore I use Dexron 6, but am not convinced that its worth its extra cost in these transmissions.
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Interesting GM Tech bulletin on Dexron 6:

http://www.gmls4.com/index.php?topic=604.0
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Originally Posted by mrvedit
You say "Yes" to "use only dex 3 or 6", but Dexron 6 is Synthetic.

I've used Mobile 1 in all cars since 1982 and always prefer Synthetics.
Therefore I use Dexron 6, but am not convinced that its worth its extra cost in these transmissions.
Not sure what your question is but all i know is i run a 9 second 3800lb F-body with a 4L60E and my builder specifically stated the advice i gave. Not to mention most if not ALL performance tranny builders will tell you the same so take it for what it's worth
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the fluid is a minor issue all GM is backwards compatible and as for being to slick no trans fluid is made like this - At least enough lubrication but high friction coefficient. The synthetics will however give a much higher heat range. When you say to slick you are thinking of Oil not trans fluid
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Originally Posted by performabuilt
the fluid is a minor issue all GM is backwards compatible and as for being to slick no trans fluid is made like this - At least enough lubrication but high friction coefficient. The synthetics will however give a much higher heat range. When you say to slick you are thinking of Oil not trans fluid
Thinking of oil? Nope, i'm not....
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