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Title: Transmission Fluid
Post by: JimNolan on 2013-08-05 15:25
Guys,
   I don't know how many of you run Tremec transmissions but when I first got mine I ran the AMSOIL Manual Syncromesh Transmission Oil. I was pleased with it and had no problems. After I built my new engine I decided to run Dextron II as there was a lot of positive conversation about running that oil. I've put approximately 3K miles on this new engine and a couple of Drag Strip outings on the car and I thought I'd take a look at the transmission fluid. I hadn't had shifting problems or noises but when I dumped it out it was brown. It didn't smell but I just didn't like the looks of it. I'm going back to AMSOIL even if it is hard to find. Jim
Title: Re: Transmission Fluid
Post by: Jeff Norwell on 2013-08-06 05:45
Jim... in my other Hotrod...I run a Doug Nash 5 speed...I use Royal Purple product and never had an issue...Maybe Apples n Oranges.. but It rows thru the gears very well and seems to perform excellent.I beat it HARD.
Title: Re: Transmission Fluid
Post by: Ford Blue blood on 2013-08-06 07:32
I'm with Jeff on this one!  Used Royal Purple in the T-5 I put in my 66 Falcon Ranchero and never had an issue.
Title: Re: Transmission Fluid
Post by: 4banger on 2013-08-07 09:43
I used the GM or the Delco manual synthetic fluid. Amber color. Can handle very high temps. Life time fluid.  But at $ 17.00 @ quart. Don't know yet if it is any good. It is recommended by Tremec so I ran with it.
Title: Re: Transmission Fluid
Post by: gasman826 on 2013-08-07 17:40
Quote from: 4banger on 2013-08-07 09:43
I used the GM or the Delco manual synthetic fluid. Amber color. Can handle very high temps. Life time fluid.  But at $ 17.00 @ quart. Don't know yet if it is any good. It is recommended by Tremec so I ran with it.
Same thing.  Tremec recommended for TKO600 in the instructions in the box.
Title: Re: Transmission Fluid
Post by: 4banger on 2013-08-08 08:27
Summit sells the Delco fluid for $9.00 a QT.