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Yeah yeah yeah I know it's an old question that I get from most of my C3 Club Members but I'm just reaching out some honest feedback to share with the guys...........

Are there any automatic transmission additives that can be used in any of the C3's bcz I get all kind of questions with respect to shift enhancement etc etc..........And yeah I know better but?????????????

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Old Apr 12, 2026 | 10:25 AM
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Drain the fluid and refill with Trick Shift from B & M. My experience back in the day was it gave a firmer shift.
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Using B&M or Ford type F are two fluid choices but a B&M or Transgo shift kit are the way to go.
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Tx for the note kanvasman and I will pass it on
FWIW is it safe to say that it just cannot be added to the existing fluid already in his tranny???
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Ok Mel what does B&M mean??

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I put a B&M shift kit in mine way back in '77 along with Trick Shift fluid. Both have worked great ever since...

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/B-M-8...WivU8_BjEAZ5At
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Ok tx for the info so some can just add some and have him keep an eye on the fluid level when the tranny is up to operating temperature??

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Ok Mel what does B&M mean??

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