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Date: 08/01/01 at 8:15 PM
Posted by: brett maynard
E-mail: maynardtechnologies1@home.com

In Reply to: Transmission Fluid in a Manual Transmission posted by Lisa Ryckman on 08/01/01 at 7:48 PM:

Brake fluid is not a good idea for a transmission of any type.
In a manual transmission, the fluid must be compatable with all components. It must have excellent shear stability, a sulphur phos package for long life and a viscosity improver for high temperatures. Brake fluid is simply a special application hydrulic fluid.

Make sure you check your manual for the requird transmission fluid specification. If GL5 or multipurpose is suggested, a synthetic 75w90 or 80w140 are suitable.

If you ever tow anything in hot climates or summer go for the 80w140.

RE: life span

Some OEM's accept drain intervals of up to 250,000 miles. If you drive hard or tow, I would reduce the drain interval to every 100,000 or so.

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  Re: Transmission Fluid in a Manual Transmission Ed Buster   Posted at: 08/08/02 (2)

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