Transmission fluid?

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  1. 01CSVT New Member

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    I have an 01 cobra and i want to change the trans fluid. it has about 37k on it and i dont think it would hurt. What kind of trans fluid should i pick up. Tell me the best you know of

    Thanx
    01CSVT, Jul 12, 2005
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  2. bdcardinal tree hugger

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    i would use Mobil 1 ATF.
    bdcardinal, Jul 13, 2005
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  3. COBRA90GT Moderator

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    Some people have used GM Syncromesh in their TR-3650 transmissions (mostly in an attempt to cure the notchy shifting that occurs in colder weather). As long as you use any reputable synthetic transmission fluid, you should be fine though...
    COBRA90GT, Jul 13, 2005
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    I use Mobil 1 syn ATF in my T56. It shifts smooth as butter...

    U.M.
    Uncle Meat, Jul 13, 2005
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  5. SnakeyVert New Member

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    I was coming to the board w this same question..have you guys seen that Lucas oil stuff? all i know is i seen it at the parts store, and they run a dragster...does anyone use/swear by the Lucas Oil products?
    SnakeyVert, Jul 14, 2005
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    Amsoil atf cured my notchy shifting
    cobra2798, Jul 14, 2005
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  7. mustangrmyk New Member

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    Mobil 1 ATF. It is the best for the price.
    mustangrmyk, Jul 15, 2005
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  8. Iwvustang Founding Member

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    funny thing, I saw this only a few days ago...


    " i would've said gm synchromesh but i've heard too many good things about Lucas Oils Semi-Synthetic ATF fluid. "

    from this post on the SVTP boards...

    Tranny Fluid Poll
    Iwvustang, Jul 15, 2005
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  9. YardSpecial New Member

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    I was not impressed at all by Mobil 1.

    I like RP Sycromesh..............
    YardSpecial, Jul 15, 2005
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  10. 01CSVT New Member

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    isnt atf automatic trans fluid and does it matter
    01CSVT, Jul 15, 2005
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  11. Iwvustang Founding Member

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    The 3650 and the t-56 both use ATF.
    Iwvustang, Jul 16, 2005
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  12. YardSpecial New Member

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    All Mustangs trans use ATF.........
    YardSpecial, Jul 16, 2005
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  13. 01CSVT New Member

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    wow thanx i didnt know that
    01CSVT, Jul 16, 2005
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