Triple Pickle
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I have a 1971 Fury I with a 3 speed manual transmission. What type of ATF that is available these days is the best?
What type of ATF to use in a standard?
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I'd use what's on sale...
Honestly, I had to look up if they were using ATF in 1971..
Honestly, I had to look up if they were using ATF in 1971..
Triple Pickle
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Sounds good to me!
bronze turbine
Active Member
I'd probably use the stuff that's called "universal" which basically correlates to the old Dexron.
If you live in Alaska and drive it in the winter use ATF. I use this with good results.
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USSMOPAR
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Please do not use atf
1st choice is passon lube - yes he sells lube that works, well tested oer [sic] here, i never found anything better 2nd choice GL4 NOT GL5 gear oil
1st choice is passon lube - yes he sells lube that works, well tested oer [sic] here, i never found anything better 2nd choice GL4 NOT GL5 gear oil
agreed, you need manual transmission gear oil not ATF(automatic transmission fluid)
Triple Pickle
Senior Member
Just saying…
when I removed the transmission ATF was pouring out the back…
when I removed the transmission ATF was pouring out the back…
rags
Senior Member
how would the gears "rattle" at idle speed? what is "direct gear acceleration"? direct drive is third gear. input and output shafts are connected. that's when the transmission is least noisy.
Triple Pickle
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Ma Mopars profound wisdom shall not be questioned in this forum!
Triple Pickle
Senior Member
I think this what I’ll use.
rags
Senior Member
at this stage of the game, the only thing that i no longer question is my own common sense.
USSMOPAR
Active Member
The manual is outdated just like 160/80 thermostats and bias ply tires. ATF was recommended because people complained about cold sticky transmissions. ATF does not have the same lubrication characteristics of the proper [passon] lube. This is not alaska. The gear boxes work the best with the proper lube not ATF.
Triple Pickle
Senior Member
I’ll be using gear lube in the transmission and save the ATF (alcohol tobacco firearms) for myself since I’m also outdated!
RemCharger
Active Member
Best answer.
73Coupe
Senior Member
Tremec trannys use Dextron ATF, like the T5.... for context.
If you're still unsure which tranny fluid to use, fill it up with Bud Light.
If you're still unsure which tranny fluid to use, fill it up with Bud Light.
Triple Pickle
Senior Member
Now THIS in the best answer!
He's asking about transmission fluid, not transition fluid! Lol!
65sporty
Old Man with a Hat
I had a trans builder tell me years ago that a manual trans that takes ATF can be filled with engine oil. I have used 10w30 in GM T5 manuals, later GM manuals take synchromesh like Mike posted. I used to service a customers Honda Accord with a manual trans and it used 10w30. He wanted it changed with every engine oil change.
Verse
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What does Passon lube consist of that makes it so good?
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