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jnm2003 · 03-23-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Stingr69

I have done the engine with the stock Mobil 1 oil and M6 fluid too. The rear end is next.

The manual tranny really likes the Mobil 1 synthetic ATF I put in there. It is the multi-car formula based on Dexron 3. Trust me - it IS better than what is in there now. You will feel the difference when you shift. Nice easy improvement for maybe $7 per quart x 4 quarts = $28.

The rear end will be getting the GM fluid and additive.

-Mark.

Did that help with the sometimes grindy feeling when shifting? even at a redlight and im playing around with the gears it seems notchy in first and second the first few times then smooth! Unless i find on here otherwise about a crazy reason to not use it, im gonna use mobil 1 for my tranny too. Anyone heard anything about RP synchro max? IM NOT USING GM anything only aftermarket gm approved fluids. If draining my differential fluid after a couple thousand miles looked like what it did with their gm crap then im not putting it back in it. I put RP in my differential. I hear some people say you can only run DEX 6 tranny fluid and not dex 3?
What tranny fluid should i use for my M6? mobil 1? or RP.. and what type of RP? or any other suggestions. I really like Mobil 1 bc i used it in my 02 gmc since day 1 and has 140,000 miles with 130,000 pedal to the floor and the motor doesnt smoke and still runs like a champ. just dont know about these new car specs requirement stuff there doing with these cars.

Stingr69 · 03-23-2010, 11:35 PM

The Mobil 1 Dex 3 ATF (multi-vehicle formula on bottle) did help with the gear "nibbles" especially when cold. Do not run Dex 6 in your M6 tranny.

-Mark.

jnm2003 · 03-24-2010, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Stingr69

The Mobil 1 Dex 3 ATF (multi-vehicle formula on bottle) did help with the gear "nibbles" especially when cold. Do not run Dex 6 in your M6 tranny.

-Mark.

Thanks mark!! I will be changing mine this weekend so Im hoping it will help mine!

wbt · 03-24-2010, 12:39 AM

Only thing that will go in my car will be Amsoil. First oil change at 1K, trans and rear at 5K.

jeffny09 · 03-24-2010, 11:49 AM

how much do i put in for the diff change?

caverman · 03-24-2010, 01:32 PM

Where is everyone getting the Mobil 1 ATF tranny fluid? I looked at my local O'Rielly and they didn't have it.

jnm2003 · 03-24-2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffny09

how much do i put in for the diff change?

1 qt! Pull the bottom diff drain plug out to drain. Put plug back in and take out the bolt above it the drain bolt and fill with fluid. Only 1 qt!!! Make sure u have a hand pump for adding fluid makes it a piece of cake. It's a tight fit without one but is managable.

jnm2003 · 03-24-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by caverman

Where is everyone getting the Mobil 1 ATF tranny fluid? I looked at my local O'Rielly and they didn't have it.

I don't know I'm searching right now too calling auto stores. U find out pm me or post it!!

chutoyy · 03-24-2010, 02:14 PM

I'm not sure if this has been said or if it's "common sense..." but make sure to take off the FILL plug BEFORE the drain plug...

Just in case you can't get the fill plug off after you drain it... well, you get the idea.

Jay2SS109 · 03-24-2010, 02:26 PM

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Angrybird 12 · 03-24-2010, 02:57 PM

Anyone with an Auto V6 change theirs? I know it isn't a posi Unit, but wondered if it was showing any of the same issues...

Stingr69 · 03-24-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by caverman

Where is everyone getting the Mobil 1 ATF tranny fluid? I looked at my local O'Rielly and they didn't have it.

Pep Boys has it. I had to shop around quite a bit to find it. Buy some online if you want to save a lot of driving around.

-Mark.

jnm2003 · 03-25-2010, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Stingr69

Pep Boys has it. I had to shop around quite a bit to find it. Buy some online if you want to save a lot of driving around.

-Mark.

YEAP thanks stingr I picked mine up at pep boys today along with my engine oil. I went to a chevy dealer and got me some super dot 4 brake fluid for my clutch. Flushed it tonight and so far it seems to have helped alot!!! cant wait for tomorrow after work to do my tranny fluid!!!

Legend · 03-25-2010, 10:34 AM

Another good thread with great info!!

Has anyone else used redline 75w90 in the rear diffy? I'm going to change mine and wnt to see if there are any other options opinions out there.

If not...Redline 75w90 it will be!

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03-24-2010, 01:32 PM	#20
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03-23-2010, 11:35 PM	#16
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,847 View My Garage	The Mobil 1 Dex 3 ATF (multi-vehicle formula on bottle) did help with the gear "nibbles" especially when cold. Do not run Dex 6 in your M6 tranny. -Mark.

03-24-2010, 12:39 AM	#18
wbt Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Challenger R/T;2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,105	Only thing that will go in my car will be Amsoil. First oil change at 1K, trans and rear at 5K.

03-25-2010, 10:34 AM	#28
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	Another good thread with great info!! Has anyone else used redline 75w90 in the rear diffy? I'm going to change mine and wnt to see if there are any other options opinions out there. If not...Redline 75w90 it will be!

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