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1987_sportcoupe
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 10:38 pm    Post subject: Tranny fluid Reply with quote

Can't seem to get a straight answer on this, but what transmission fluid should I use in my nwc T-5? Gear oil or ATF?
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Dewey316
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1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS

PostPosted: Tue Aug 23, 2016 6:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There never seems to be a straight answer on the internets.

Your transmission should have a tag on the side specifying which fluid it takes, that is the way to know for sure.

That said, I am pretty sure they all take ATF.
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Twilightoptics
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1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 6:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They have a small pump made of plastic. Thirdgen T5 uses ATF due to clearances.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 1:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've always run parts store ATF without any issues, including running it in old S10 T5's.
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rjmcgee
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 9:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had a synthetic ATF in my T5 with a bottle of Lucus Auto trans additive. Stuffs thick like 90wt . Right or wrong it survived many years of abuse
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