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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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TRANNY FLUID

It's time for a trains service on a new E4OD does anyone have a recommendation on what fluid to use. If it matters i tow alot and heavy 18k plus
 
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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I have never used it but I know guys who sware by it (They tow) they like B&M Trick Shift. I want to use it in my 150 when I get some money. I heard its really good stuff. I have also been told Royal Purples 'Synchro Max' Manual Transmission Fluid, is great in the transfer case.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 05:05 PM
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So as long as it's a synthetic i'm good to go
 
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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I cant really say for sure I am only 19 sir, but I think synthetic is the way to go. Or just go by route of a name brand tranny fluid. My understanding is very little in this subject, I was just relaying to you what was told to me. I have no experince with it. But sythetic always seems the way to go.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 05:34 PM
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Amsoil synthetic ATF is REALLY good stuff. My dad runs it in his dodge cummins and it's really great. Keeps the temps down compared to regular ATF.

A little spendy but worth it...
 
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 05:42 PM
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I cant really say for sure I am only 19 sir, but I think synthetic is the way to go. Or just go by route of a name brand tranny fluid. My understanding is very little in this subject, I was just relaying to you what was told to me. I have no experince with it. But sythetic always seems the way to go.
LOL the sir part is funny i'm only 28
 
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 06:05 PM
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Well I'm right in the middle at 24... Amsoil, Redline, and Royal Purple are great stuff
 
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by fordpride
LOL the sir part is funny i'm only 28
Lol how was I spouse to know till now? Lol And may I add I am the only one who is single and child less lol that means when I make money I can spend it on the PSD with no strings attached.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 11:37 PM
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All those brands are great used BM trickshift, Redline, Mobile 1, Amsol, Penzoil.

You could even look at synthetic GM specifications Devron VI,

5 gallons goes for $130 delivered

Royal Purple seems to be the latest craze.

On the west coast LUCAS oil is touted to be a great product.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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ive had royal purple in everything ive owned and love it. they dont make a bad product.
 
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I have tried Schaeffer for the first time. That's what Brian put in his trans at BTS. I got some for the motor to, ITS GREEN, WEIRD!!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 10:45 AM
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I have tried Schaeffer for the first time. That's what Brian put in his trans at BTS. I got some for the motor to, ITS GREEN, WEIRD!!
Yeah, a lot of guys swear by Schaeffer. I might need to look into it...
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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Lucas has a agent in it that makes it sticky but once it warms up its just like regular gear oil (I'm talking the rear end gear oil) Take one of those lucas oil gear things put it in the sun and let it get nice and hot, and then see if its still all sticky and stuff. When I have done it, its not, its like regular oil. But I want to try the B&M Trick Shift in my Tranny and Royal Purple 'Synchro Max' in my transfer case.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by TheTowingCowboy
Lucas has a agent in it that makes it sticky but once it warms up its just like regular gear oil (I'm talking the rear end gear oil) Take one of those lucas oil gear things put it in the sun and let it get nice and hot, and then see if its still all sticky and stuff. When I have done it, its not, its like regular oil. But I want to try the B&M Trick Shift in my Tranny and Royal Purple 'Synchro Max' in my transfer case.

I ran the B&M on a GM 700R4 tranny with double clutch kit hooked up to a 500HP 450 ftlbs stroker engine and the fluid worked great.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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Wow must be good stuff, thanks for the chime in Don.
 
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