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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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ok i read in one of the stickys that they recommend Mobil 1 ATF ok but which kind of atf fuild?
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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Dexron 3 is suggested but Dexron 5 will work just as good if not better. It's safe in Dexron 3 systems and exceeds the qualities of Dexron 3
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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also is the gm syncro mesh just a addtive that you add in with it and if so how much do you use and how many qt's does the t56 trans taken of atf fluid
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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any one?
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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Sorry for the delayed response. The T56 takes 4.2 quarts of fluid. I've never used the synchro Mesh additive so I'm not sure on that subject
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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If you use the dex5, make sure its 5.1
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If you use the dex5, make sure its 5.1
Dexron 5.1? I believe you are thinking about 5.1 brake fluid.
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 12:57 PM
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The GM synchromesh (or the Pennzoil labeled version which is what's in GM's bottle, only less $$$ at Auto Zone or Advance) is made to be used as a complete fill for the T56.
Other than this, I would ONLY use 4 qts. of regular old, mineral (dino) based Dexron 3 ATF, or Mobil 1 ATF (they only make one version AFAIK). I would NOT use the new Dexron 6 as it is way too thin, and costs even more than the Mobil 1 or Pennzoil Synchromesh.
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Originally Posted by dailydriver
The GM synchromesh (or the Pennzoil labeled version which is what's in GM's bottle, only less $$$ at Auto Zone or Advance) is made to be used as a complete fill for the T56.
Other than this, I would ONLY use 4 qts. of regular old, mineral (dino) based Dexron 3 ATF, or Mobil 1 ATF (they only make one version AFAIK). I would NOT use the new Dexron 6 as it is way too thin, and costs even more than the Mobil 1 or Pennzoil Synchromesh.
100% agree with this guy.
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 02:20 AM
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Originally Posted by _JB_
Dexron 5.1? I believe you are thinking about 5.1 brake fluid.
my bad....i think i have the clutch on my brain
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