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| Author: | Gearjammer [Sun Mar 20, 2016 10:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Best fluids? |
Just bought a 77 305 Camaro with turbo 350 trans...gettin a basic fluid kit together...what spec brake ..trans and engine oil should i use? Cheers! |
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| Author: | 78 Camaro [Sun Mar 20, 2016 11:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best fluids? |
Welcome! For engine oil most people use 10w40 viscosity. Try and find an oil with high zinc & phosphor content. I think Mobil x2000 has a ppm of a bout 1,200 for each, which is the minimum you would want on a flat tappet cam. Usually if it says "petrol and diesel" it has a higher zinc and phosphor content (X2000 is petrol and diesel). Some folks also use valvoline racing 20w50. Brake fluid wise dot 3 and above but if you can get dot 4 even better. I use Castrol racing dot 4 (posted link in another article recently) and it's only about £13 per litre. Best to flush the whole system. Be careful not to go for a specific race only brak4 fluid as it doesn't mix with normal fluid. Transmission wise most ATF will be ok, as long as it's an unknown brand it will be ok. |
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| Author: | Gearjammer [Sun Mar 20, 2016 12:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best fluids? |
Many thanks...i have spare dot 4 for mydaily driver .ill use that for starters |
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| Author: | 3rdGenmalc [Sun Mar 20, 2016 4:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best fluids? |
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Transmission wise most ATF will be ok, as long as it's an unknown brand it will be ok.
I think you meant to say....Transmission wise most ATF will be ok, as long as it's not an unknown brand it will be ok. |
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| Author: | 3rdGenmalc [Sun Mar 20, 2016 6:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best fluids? |
For GM transmissions use Dexron. |
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| Author: | 78 Camaro [Sun Mar 20, 2016 8:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best fluids? |
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I think you meant to say....
Haha oops! Transmission wise most ATF will be ok, as long as it's not an unknown brand it will be ok.  Quite a bad time to make a typo!! thanks for picking up on it!!
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| Author: | 3rdGenmalc [Sun Mar 20, 2016 8:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best fluids? |
If trans fluid is not dark in colour and doesn´t smell burnt it doesn´t have to be changed. |
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| Author: | Gearjammer [Sun Mar 20, 2016 8:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best fluids? |
Thanks..the Atf is fresh im just wanting to br prepared in case of leaks and general consumption. |
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| Author: | flak monkey [Mon Mar 21, 2016 7:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best fluids? |
ATF is Dexron III - don't use anything else. Any brand will work - I use Triple QX as its pretty cheap and works well. Brake fluid, dot 4 is fine and compatible with all the seals - just buy the generic dot 4, it's about £7/litre. Always use fresh, and throw it away after 6 months - it doesn't keep in the bottle once it's opened as it absorbs water. Oil - use semi-synthetic 10w40 and a zinc additive if you have a flat tappet cam. |
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| Author: | Gearjammer [Mon Mar 21, 2016 7:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best fluids? |
Cheers! |
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