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Old 07-28-2011, 08:23 AM
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Question 2 questions on fluid?

1- i just did clutch swap and made my buddie go grab me some dot3 from the parts store they sold him synthetic valvoline... Ive read some bad storys about this. What should i run for my clutch fluid??

2- what trans fluid should i run i was looking at gm performance fluid but if was kinnda high price if it is worth the money then i will buy. What fluid are you guys running in your t56's??
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Do not use synthetic brak fluid. You can find conventional Dot 3 at most auto parts stores. The synthentic will eat seals. For Tranny fluid I use mobile 1 atf.
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cheapo pennzoil DEXIII is my favorite as ive tried a few others. when i got my trans freshened up at TDP they recommended just that.




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