What tranny fluid do you use?

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  1. ESampson

    ESampson Member

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    I just got my trans back yesterday and ordering my converter tomorrow..the guy who build my trans suggested the transmission fluid he had at the shop..i took a pic of the bucket of it and its labeled Mobil Delvac sythetic automatic transmission fluid- then he informed me its 190 dollars for 20L pail and that's the smallest size it comes in..seems a bit high for me, i was thinking of running regular ATF which i can get a 20L pail for 40 dollars..what do you guys use? should i really be spending a crazy amount just on fluid..?
     
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    It really depends on what the builder tells you to use. He installed the parts so he should know what fluid they take.
     
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    I use this one as well.(y)
     
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    I have been using Red Line synthetic.....
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    agree...he's the one standing behind the transmission build...:yup:
    my Guy suggested...Mercron/Dextron III ...C-4 and AOD...:yup:
    700R4...Mobil synthetic...
     
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    Id listen to Frank. Hes seen more trans fluid than I have.:rofl2:
     
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    Type F jmho
     
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    I had a problem at the strip with store brand Type F. I now use Valvoline. Got it twice from Amazon [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Valvoline-Automatic-Transmission-Twelve-Bottles/dp/B000CQ6L46/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338817029&sr=8-1"]Amazon.com: Valvoline VV341 Automatic Transmission Fluid Type F, Pack of Twelve 1 Quart Bottles: Automotive[/ame]

    When I bought it, the picture was of a Type F bottle. Probably just used the wrong picture this time.
     
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    If he soaked the clutches in that fluid, better use the same.
    Check most big tranny makers and they pretty much say type F is the best.
     
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    My builder said Castrol type F. But that was a few years ago.:)
     
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    I use 5W20 Mobil 1 synthetic ENGINE oil, per my transmission builder's recommendation.
     
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    I use a Super Secret Brand..................but it is petroleum based.....Mike's Transmission who rebuilt the Ultra Glide said use his brand and the trans has a warranty, without........................not so much, so
    I bought his brand, which comes out to about $8/qt................the other transmission he built lasted 10 years.......................so it must be good stuff.
    But like everyone else has said, whatever the builder recommends....get!
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    if I may be Frank with you, I think I have a gallon in the shop. you can have it if we can find a way to get it to you...

    ...:Handshake...
     
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    I use type F in the trans Paul S built for me....
     
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