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Old 07-13-2008, 09:00 AM
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i tried searching but it's not working right. what transmission fluid is everyone running in their 3650? i read some people say to use gm syncromesh, some say use dexron atf, some say royal purple. what is recommened by everyone here?

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Old 07-13-2008, 09:17 AM
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Pennzoils syncromesh ( auto zone ), its same as GM syncromesh but cheaper.
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Old 07-13-2008, 10:19 AM
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Royal Purple.
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Old 07-13-2008, 10:21 AM
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valvoline Dexron III/Mercon.
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Old 07-13-2008, 11:31 AM
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Right from the service manual, I beleive cliffyk originally posted this info.

"TREMEC engineers have recommended Texaco-Havoline Dexron III/Mercon Non-Synthetic ATF. The most recent Ford owner's manuals specify 3.17 quarts of a non-synthetic Mercon ATF. Synthetic fluids willcause prematurewear of the synchronizer materials."[/b]
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Old 07-13-2008, 01:01 PM
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What fluid would you guys recommend for a t45?
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Old 07-13-2008, 03:18 PM
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i'm using the texaco-havoline stuff. i just replaced the clutch after 98'000+ miles and so far so good.
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Old 07-13-2008, 04:04 PM
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I used RP Synchromax or if that wasn't available I'd use Mobile 1 ATF.
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Old 07-14-2008, 12:48 PM
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I changed mine last time with synthetic Dexron/Mercon and didn't see mush improvement in shift quality. So with all the discussion out there I am going back to regularValvoline Dexron/Mercron
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Old 07-14-2008, 12:59 PM
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Do not put synthetics into these trannies. They will eat the synchros, causing them to pit and soften. Put in Dexron III/Mercon or equivilant. 3.17 quarts for the 3650, 3.5 for the T-45.
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