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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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what kind of transmission fluid do u guys use in your vette, its a manual 6 speed?
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 08:33 PM
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I use Red Line MTL (Manual Transmission Lubricant) in my MN6. Alot of others prefer the Red Line D4. It's similar to the MTL but a little better suited for winter driving (read; cold weather).
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 09:26 PM
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do i have to order the red line or can i just oick it up at a local auto parts store
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 11:10 PM
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Some local speed shops carry redline and occasionally a mainline auto parts store will have it. Check the Redline web page for retailers in your area. OR -- theres always cyberstores. Redline MTL or DT4 is definetly the way to go.
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 11:19 PM
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mobil 1 ATF
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 11:34 PM
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Mobil 1 synthetic ATF
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 11:57 PM
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I have a 6spd and I use GM synchromesh and it works great, been using it for two years and have not had any trouble.
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 12:24 AM
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I understand that the early MN6's (1997 to 2000 I think) have the paper synchro rings, and that the the Motul (and maybe the Redline???) will harm the paper synchro rings. I understand that you should use a "Dextron compatible" fluid. Synergy Mottorsports recommended the GM Synchromesh for my '98 vert . . . FWIW

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As for myself, I have Redline fluids throughout my vehicle.
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I just had my 6-speed changed with Royal Purple. Everyone who posted about RP highly recommended it, said it really improved the shifting. I can feel maybe a little smoother shifting, but my car shifted fairly smooth before, so I wasn't expecting much of a difference anyway.
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Red Line's D4 ATF
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Default Amsoil is great stuff and available at most auto stores...

checkout their website for more information. Whichever you select, replace your drain plug with a magnetic one to hold any metal particles until the next change.
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Originally Posted by cadmanjm
checkout their website for more information. Whichever you select, replace your drain plug with a magnetic one to hold any metal particles until the next change.
AMSOIL ATF meets GM Dexron III requirements and is what I use in my Z06 on the track. This is a PAO based fluid and doesn't have the same issue with the ester based synthetics mentioned above.

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