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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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Quick tranny question
I am going to check oil level in my 73 F100 3 speed transmission this weekend.I will not be surprised if it is low.What oil/fluid are you guys using in you manuals?
 
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80W-90 is what most people use.

I would completely change the lubricant if it's never been changed, or been awhile.

Ford Part#: D8DZ-19C547-A Specification#: ESP-M2C83-C or equivelant.
 
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