Trans Fluid for towing

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Sep 3, 2004 | 09:05 AM

PSKSAM2

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Trans Fluid for towing

I'm going to do a transmission fluid and filter change. Are there any fluids that are better for towing, or a beefier filter that I should be looking for? (B4000, 4x4, with a tranny cooler)

Thanks,
Jim

Sep 3, 2004 | 10:08 AM

Big Jim M

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Originally Posted by PSKSAM2

Howdy Jim
All those red fluids are so close in what is actually in them that you wouldn't know which was in there. I'd use ANY of them in my ride and have for a looong time without ill effects.
Usually I use the store brand at WalMart or any parts house.
Big Jim

Sep 3, 2004 | 10:32 AM

Bob Ayers

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Just use what your truck calls for, if it says Mercon V on the tranny dipstick, ONLY use Mercon V!!!!

Sep 3, 2004 | 01:00 PM

GrayRanger4x4

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I would get a bigger tranny coler the stock one.The stock one is just barely big enugh for the truck is self.JMO

Sep 3, 2004 | 01:42 PM