T5 Fluid

[Mark T]

Ready to put the T5 in Sunny on Monday night and need to buy ATF fluid to put in it. I'm wondering if I should use synthetic fluid or if it's worth the extra cost. Has anyone used synthetic fluid and if so what was your experience? Thanks!

 

[Jim E]

I put the cheap stuff in them at first, until I know they are good and do not leak. The best fluid I have read about and been told about is GM syncromesh it is also pricey.

 

[Mark T]

I put the cheap stuff in them at first, until I know they are good and do not leak. The best fluid I have read about and been told about is GM syncromesh it is also pricey.

Thanks Jim! Are you using the GM fluid?

 

[Jim E]

No but hear it is good for transmissions that are just boarder-line as far as bulky shifting. I have the cheap stuff in mine right now had part of a gallon left over from servcing a car and used it, never got around to changing it.

 

[Mark T]

Thanks Jim!

 

[Bill Blue]

Did a quick search. On the DSM board a couple of guys say the Pennzoil Synchroshift is the same thing, usually a few bucks a quart cheaper. Like 4 instead of 9.

Bill
Oh, by the way, they like it.

 

[Jim E]

Thanks Bill! good to know

 

[britbeam]

Use the standard cheap stuff. I dint think if you could tell the difference it would be worth it.
Dwain V6 Krazy

 

[miket]

I have to fill mine this week. How much fluid does it normally take?

 

[Mark T]

I have to fill mine this week. How much fluid does it normally take?

Hi Mike! Everything I've read says 5.6 pints.