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Old 07-08-2018, 12:30 AM
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Simple (Probably stupid) question. What transmission fluid are you guys running in your t56 and how much fluid do you put in if the transmission is empty?

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4 qts. Dexron III
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4 qts. Dexron III
I did some research and I heard this is what people have been using in there transmissions Would you recommend this?

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Line-30504-2PK-Automatic-Transmission/dp/B00NT5HK92/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1531069858&sr=1-2-fkmr0&keywords=dexron+3+ls1+t56+tranny https://www.amazon.com/Red-Line-30504-2PK-Automatic-Transmission/dp/B00NT5HK92/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1531069858&sr=1-2-fkmr0&keywords=dexron+3+ls1+t56+tranny
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I run the Mobil1 synthetic in my t56. They hold a gallon (4 qts) when empty.
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I thought it took cheap *** automatic transmission fluid.
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Use any Dex 3 fluid. There should be a sticker on the trans near the drain plug.
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I have been using Valvoline MaxLife Dex/Merc ATF without issues for a long while.



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