I just replaced the factory fluid in my car which has 45k on the clock. I put in mobil 1 synthetic atf and it got real notchy. I can barely find third gear now, it shifted much better on the stock dirty stuff. Anyone else ever have these kind of results with the synthetics??

 

I hear your not spose to use synthetics....something to do with the syncro's keep spinning or something like that....put GM ATF back in!

 

I run just plain old dexron 3 atf.

 

I was gonna run synthetic last time..but I called around and was told to use regular fluid also...

 

+1. I heard the same thing. Not good to run synthetic.

 

Thanks for the replys, Im definatelly gonna put the regular atf back in there, it is definately not right.

 

I've used Redline D4 for 3 or 4 years with good results.

 

what about the viper fluid?...syntorque? isn't that synthetic?

 

I have used Redline D4 (synthetic) with good results and also GM Synchromesh fluid (get the stuff without the friction additive). Both are relatively pricey options.

 

I here that a lot about the Mobil 1 ATF. I use the GM Synchromesh Transmission Fluid in my car, best there is. It's $15 a quart. People seem to like that fluid a lot better, they say the transmission feels smoother. It's what we put back in all the Corvette's and they all like it better.

 

Mine is fine with Amsoil in it.

 

So is it plan old GM Synchromesh Fluid off the Autozone shelf that you all use? No specific variant/weight?

 

you need to use this stuff, part No. is on bottle

 

I used Redline D4 ATF also, and it was much better that whatever was in it before.

 

Im using amsoil and it seems fine was a little notchier but i heard new fluid will do that anyway.

 

I use the Mobil 1 ATF. Switched out from Syncromesh. I like the feeling alot better with the Mobil 1, especially since the syncromesh is like $9 a quart at the dealership

 

im running mobil 1 atf syn hmm maybee i should 86 that crap! lol whats people running for power steering fluid ? somone told me atf was good. maybe some syncromesh lol

 

This might be a dumb question guys, but after you drain and fill w/ new fluid do you have to bleed or is this only when you do new hydraulics/clutch install?

 

no bleeding involved in transmission! power steerinf you supose to have car jacked up off wheels and move wheel back and forth to get system filled with fluid!

 

Thanks! How many quarts of fluid does the T56 take to refill?