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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 10:15 AM
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Poll: T56 Fluid

I know I could search and find out what people are running but I'd like to start an organized poll of what people are using and how they like it.

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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 09:51 PM
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I use redline. I know many racers use it, and thats good enough for me
Old Jun 15, 2004 | 08:36 AM
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Wow ... and to think that I'm still running the same tranny fluid that came in the car 65K miles ago.
Old Jun 15, 2004 | 09:49 AM
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Mobil 1 ATF, used for the last 20k miles, 60k miles on car. 355rwhp, I've had no problems running it at all, shifts smooth.
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 04:17 PM
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Anyone else?
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 08:36 PM
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I heard a bunch of positive things about Royal Purple....put it in mine ~5k ago, no problems, seems like less tranny gear noise than before, but subtle if noticeable at all....it's $5+/QT tho
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 09:46 PM
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I use honda ATF fluid.
Old Jun 23, 2004 | 03:02 AM
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Guess im the black sheep....running castrol Dexron III ATF :P. Never had a problem with my t-5 for 102k miles and I see no reason why my t-56 can't use it.
Old Jun 23, 2004 | 05:55 AM
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Back when I had the T56 and "just" 700rwhp I ran whatever we had around, basic generic ATF. Changed it just once. Sold the tranny and it's still running/shifting fine. This is something I wouldn't waste time or money on.

Rich Krause
Old Jun 23, 2004 | 06:29 AM
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Originally posted by Jkren
I use honda ATF fluid.
The Honda ATF works great.
Old Jun 23, 2004 | 01:22 PM
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I use Valvoline ATF for high mileage tranny's. HP in sig.
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 04:53 PM
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What about Royal Purple?
Old Jun 30, 2004 | 07:53 AM
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Using amsoil, ls1, probly just over 300 rwhp
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