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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by LT1-DAN
ATF=Automatic Transmission Fluid.
excuse me. Chrysler is ATF+3, etc, ford is Type F. I know what transmission fluid is
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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Gotcha, just checking.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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im running castrol DEX III for mines. no problems so far!!
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by TXZ28LS1
im running castrol DEX III for mines. no problems so far!!
Thanks bro i think imma return it and get that
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by z28_YOU_HO
i just picked up some castrol..the trans builder told me to use mercon V..But isnt that for Ford vehicles
I would question your trans builder, if they're suggesting you use Mercon*
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by caldercay
I would question your trans builder, if they're suggesting you use Mercon*
well the kid i bought it from said thats what the builder told him to use..so maybe he is mistaken..idk honestly
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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Most of the time the bottle will say that the ATF meets both Dextron/Mercon (whatever level) at the same time.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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I was told that all of the trans fluid was the same(as long as I use the Dex. merc 3).............just use the cheaper stuff and change it more often.
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put gear oil in it!

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CASTROL DOMESTIC MULTIVEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

Meets DEXRON®–III H requirements. Also satisfies requirements of DEXRON®, DEXRON®–III, IIE, and II. Do not use this ATF in applications calling for DEXRON®–VI.

...get it at Walmart in the gallon size.
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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anybody ever use the bm trick shift atf or is it just a gimmick?
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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Royal purple is great. Sythetics always will outlast your motor. My dad's Mack trucks use synthetic gear oil in the transmission, and it guarantees 750,000 miles.
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