What's the best fluid for TKO?

[93steeda]

I just got a new tko and dont know which fluid is the best to use. I heard that the GM synchromesh is the best. What do you guys think, I dont want to screw up a new tranny.

 

[GAU89LXStang]

It is true. I don't know why Ford doesn't make a decent tranny fluid.

Later,
Mo' Town

 

[cardudeusa]

Well its a GM transmission, and GM syncromesh is the ONLY fluid to use.

 

[HyPer-50]

Well its a GM transmission, and GM syncromesh is the ONLY fluid to use.

Ditto, dont be cheap on your tremec, Syncromesh is the only way to go.

 

[SilverBullit]

They sell a Mobile 1 transmission fluid that is supposed to be the same or it might be the same as the GM syncromesh fluid at Autozone. The paper that came with my Tremec said either GM syncromesh or some other type and it says on the back Mobile 1 that it can be used.

 

[SilverBullit]

Does anybody else know if the Mobile 1 can be used? Or any other fluid?

 

[CRASH7772]

Plan on running Redline in mine if I ever get it in the car.

 

[TIMMY2734]

Tremec says that you can use either the Syncromesh or Dextron III. But i think most will say to run the Syncromesh or one of the Red Line lubes

 

[aqua74]

I had Redline synthetic in my Tremec and was told by TTC that it could cause the gears to wear out prematurely. You have to use GM synchromesh fluid.

 

[MaineStreetKing]

Umm

The manufacturer says to use syncromesh.....go to your local GM dealer and buy some.....simple enough.

 

[SmockDoiley]

Use the synchromesh but be prepared to pay like 11 bucks a quart and it takes 3.

 

[blown1989saleen]

im not aware of Tremec being a GM product, and thats NOT why its recommended. i tried using the other available fluids for manuals trans and the the tremec simply seems smoother when i use syncromesh. i agree it is pricey though, i paid like $7 and change per quart.


Scott

 

[SmockDoiley]

The crappy part is I put the stuff in today and I left one of the bottles at the hobby shop!!!! I bought 4(dont ask), and then I forgot one there. Thats 11 bucks down the drain!!

 

[blown1989saleen]

The crappy part is I put the stuff in today and I left one of the bottles at the hobby shop!!!! I bought 4(dont ask), and then I forgot one there. Thats 11 bucks down the drain!!

you bought syncromesh at a HOBBY shop damn sounds like a cool hobby shop, im into RC nitro too so this caught my attention.



Scott

 

[SmockDoiley]

No its an Auto Hobby Shop, lol. I bought the stuff at a dealer, but I do all my work at the AHS. For those who dont know, there are some benny's to being in the military. Imagine if you will, having access to a full staff of ASE certified techs, and every tool made by man. The only 2 things you cant do is engine machine work or paint, but everything else is fair game. There are about 20 lifts and 30 stalls, and you have all air tools, jacks, pullers, wrenches, hones, spring compressers, vises, pumps, welder, sand blaster, chemical dip, press, EVERYTHING. All for 5 bucks a day!!

 

[SmockDoiley]

Oh yeah and across the street is the base gas station and parts store, and is all tax free including the gas.

 

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

I was told to run Dextron III for my 500 mile break-in. I just put in a 3550, but i'm sure they require the same fluids. I was also told to go with the Syncromesh, so that's what i'm getting. I was told this by a guy who races an 8.7 second coupe who runs a TKO in his, so i believe him...lol