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built tranny break in?

Old Oct 9, 2002 | 11:09 PM
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Default built tranny break in?

do u guys run a new race tranny for 500 miles then change the fluid and filter? what type of fluid should be used during the break in period

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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 11:57 PM
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Default Re: built tranny break in?

1. Run it VERY easy for 400 miles.
2. Over the next 50 miles start getting into it progressively harder...1/3 to 1/2 throttle, at 450 start going to 1/2 to 3/4 throttle, and then around 500 start edging it into WOT.

Note: that is NOT 500 miles of free way driving... but 500 miles of city, stop and go driving.

This will compact the clutch material and make for a long lived tranny.

Fluid? I just use whatever is on sale and is a "brand name".

Change the fluid often. At least once every racing season.

Good luck.
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