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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 10:07 AM
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Has anyone changed over to the Mobil 1 Synthetic AFT in their six speed, and if so have you had good results opposed to the Dextron III? Thank you.
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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 12:25 AM
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I've read that several have changed, and almost all have commented on how much smother the shifting was . . . I've got seven thousand miles on my 'Z' but haven't changed yet.

I have read where several have changed to Red Line Synthetic, and seen where some problems with the shifter cones in the tranny. :)
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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 03:45 AM
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I've read that several have changed, and almost all have commented on how much smother the shifting was . . . I've got seven thousand miles on my 'Z' but haven't changed yet.

I have read where several have changed to Red Line Synthetic, and seen where some problems with the shifter cones in the tranny. :)
I can assure you some transmissions will fail just fine with the factory fluid :mad , notably 3rd and 4th on the Tremec T-56 (1st and 2nd on the Tremec 3650). I've had good luck with Redline ATF in three different cars. In the T-56, it does shift better than stock, but I may try GM's Synchromesh (tested OK by Tremec). Synchromesh is only a partial synthetic, but said to give the best shifting properties for smoothness. Redline and/or Amsoil probably give the best HP (least friction losses).

In the past a TTC tech recommended Synchromesh and another non-synthetic brand. Here's what their website currently recommends:

What type of lube is recommended for my TREMEC transmission?
The following types of lube are recommended:
TR-3550/TKO - GM Synchromesh or Dextron III
TR-3650/T-45/T-5 - Dextron III
T-56 (Ford and GM) - Dextron III
T-56 (Viper only) - Castrol Syntorque

(Note the spelling of Dextron above :confused: )
http://www.ttcautomotive.com/faq/faq.asp#14

Keep in mind Dexron, not Dextron is a fluid specification, and there are many brands that meet the spec. For example, Redline D4 ATF meets Dexron II, III (as well as Mercon).

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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 06:20 AM
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redline d4 atf in mine.made the shifts smoother.
i also use it in my m6 camaro ss with the same results.
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