Transmission fluids (was Re: Stupid Question)

["Gary H." <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The last time I looked into this, the general rule was to use a fluid that was backwards compatible. That is, if the manufacturer called for Dextron 3 you should not use Dextron 2, but if they called for Dextron 2 you could use Dextron 3 or any newer version.

Type F is popular with performance applications because it has more friction components in it.

Synthetic is a modern fluid that works well and is a sound choice in a fresh rebuild. 

Thanks,
Gary H. 

 
-----Original Message-----
 
>Dextron 2 has been replaced by 3
>Ollie
>----- Original Message ----- 
 
>
>>
>> That is strange.  I have alway used Decron II in all my mopars with auto. 
>> Have had very good luck with it.
>> ---- Donnie Schanz Jr  wrote:
>>>
>>> Is it built or stock? Stay away from the B&M junk and other pricy fluids.
>>> Most built trannys run Type F( YES, it is Ford tranny fluid). It is a 
>>> harder
>>> shifting fluid. Call your local tranny guy and ask.
>>>
>>> Donnie
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Layne Grissman"  
>>> To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 2:43 PM
>>> Subject: Stupid Question
>>>
>>>
>>> >
>>> > Any preferred Tranny fluid out there for an A727?  Let me know...
>>> >
>>> > Layne 


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