Changing 6 speed tranny fluid
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Melting Slicks
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From: Between Tally and Gatorville ,Florida
Seems like the suggestion to call RPM was a good one. What is preventing you from picking up the phone, and having a conversation with a trusted forum vendor? Are you more content with sitting back, and letting the answers(really opinions) come to you? Why not be a resource for the forum, by actually doing some research talking to experts who do it everyday?
When I return to Florida,I'll give them a call,but I'm sure by then,I will have gotten an answer from more knowledgeable forum members.
Thanks for your input!
Instructor
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From: Rantoul IL
Well..... right now I'm sitting on my Axxx in my back porch thinking about walking over to my boat and going for a ride, possibly do Little diving. What are u doing?
When I return to Florida,I'll give them a call,but I'm sure by then,I will have gotten an answer from more knowledgeable forum members.
Thanks for your input!
When I return to Florida,I'll give them a call,but I'm sure by then,I will have gotten an answer from more knowledgeable forum members.
Thanks for your input!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Between Tally and Gatorville ,Florida
Race Director
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From: Norman Oklahoma - The Only State in the Union with no Blue Counties!
My local Vette Guru changed my tranny fluid with RP. 2000 MN6 Coupe here. Jamie is on the hook if the blockers fail. He said no problem. Several 1000 miles,,,,we'll see in the long run!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Between Tally and Gatorville ,Florida
I think the car has RP due to service records i found in the glove compartment. I'm probably going with what's recommended in the manual,but I still want to get to the bottom of this paper blocker and synthetic issues,if any!. I'll call rpm again later this week. If you have found a thread that talk about damage to the paper blocker due to using synthetic, please let me know. I'm not being Lazy,I don't think the guys fully understand my question. I know the safe way is to go with what's call in the manual. I don't need to know what fluid to put in my transmission!
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St. Jude Donor '15
the owners manual says to use dexron 3. they don't make dexron 3 anymore but dexron 6 is supposed to be the replacement. that said, the owners manual also says you never have to change the fluid. ever! i find this hard to believe. i have 50k on mine, i was having some issues with tough shifting in first and second. i changed out the dexron with royal purple synchromax and it shifts like a dream now. maybe it would have been just as good with fresh dexron, i don't know but it seems that there is a reason to change out the fluid even though the manual says not to.
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St. Jude Donor '15
Yes! I just sat down, Again! I've found threads on which fluid to use or not to use,but nothing on why you can't use a certain fluid and what actually will happen.
I think the car has RP due to service records i found in the glove compartment. I'm probably going with what's recommended in the manual,but I still want to get to the bottom of this paper blocker and synthetic issues,if any!. I'll call rpm again later this week. If you have found a thread that talk about damage to the paper blocker due to using synthetic, please let me know. I'm not being Lazy,I don't think the guys fully understand my question. I know the safe way is to go with what's call in the manual. I don't need to know what fluid to put in my transmission!
I think the car has RP due to service records i found in the glove compartment. I'm probably going with what's recommended in the manual,but I still want to get to the bottom of this paper blocker and synthetic issues,if any!. I'll call rpm again later this week. If you have found a thread that talk about damage to the paper blocker due to using synthetic, please let me know. I'm not being Lazy,I don't think the guys fully understand my question. I know the safe way is to go with what's call in the manual. I don't need to know what fluid to put in my transmission!
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From: PNW
Really? ... so what fluid are you going with if you don't need advice from other members on weather to use a synthetic or not?
Last edited by ZeeOSix; Nov 10, 2011 at 03:20 AM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Between Tally and Gatorville ,Florida
someone started the rumor that the paper blocker rings would fail if synthetic was used. if this has in fact happened to anyone, i would be interested to know. so far no problem in my car. its only been a couple thousand miles though. btw, southern car parts website states that mobil 1 atf is not recommended.
The owners manual is just a reference or guide that was appropriate when the car was built,but as you said,they don't make the fluid recommended anymore.My original question was the same as what your asking. Info on paper blockers,but everyone thought I wanted to debate which fluid to use.
What I've found out via personal emails from other members, is that there is no clear indication of paper blocker damage due to synthetic fluids.
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From: Dyer, IN
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Any vehicle that previously used DEXRON-III for a manual transmission or transfer case should now use p/n 88861800 (88861801 in Canada) Manual Transmission and Transfer Case Fluid. "
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Melting Slicks
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From: Between Tally and Gatorville ,Florida
If your that rich and lazy, then just go buy a new Vette instead of going through the hassle of figuring out what fluid to use and changing the tranny fluid. Maybe you want a board member to come over and change it for ya?
Really? ... so what fluid are you going with if you don't need advice from other members on weather to use a synthetic or not?
Really? ... so what fluid are you going with if you don't need advice from other members on weather to use a synthetic or not?
I didn't ask which fluid to used. I asked info on paper blocker and damage to them using synthetic.
After reading your response to this thread,i feel so sorry for you. Having nothing better or productive to do or say. I hope life gets better for you!
Last edited by Dale002; Nov 10, 2011 at 08:19 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: PNW
I don't want to know what fluid you use and why. Or which one you think is best and why!
I didn't ask which fluid to used. I asked info on paper blocker and damage to them using synthetic.
After reading your response to this thread,i feel so sorry for you. Having nothing better or productive to do or say. I hope life gets better for you!
I didn't ask which fluid to used. I asked info on paper blocker and damage to them using synthetic.
After reading your response to this thread,i feel so sorry for you. Having nothing better or productive to do or say. I hope life gets better for you!
Dude, you really come across as somewhat of a dick in this thread, and that's why you're receiving the same treatment back from members here. Not many people get me to react to them, but you have the right dickishness to deserve a response about it. Looks like life already got to you. 
When you keep asking if you should use synthetic oil or not, that IS asking people on which kind of transmission fluid to use. IF you already knew what kind of fluid to use, then you wouldn't ever have started this thread.
Last edited by ZeeOSix; Nov 10, 2011 at 12:24 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Between Tally and Gatorville ,Florida
[QUOTE=ZeeOSix;1579182894]So why did you go back and edit your original post today? Dude, you really come across as somewhat of a dick in this thread, and that's why you're receiving the same treatment back from members here. Not many people get me to react to them, but you have the right dickishness to deserve a response about it. Looks like life already got to you.
Dude, you really come across as somewhat of a dick in this thread, and that's why you're receiving the same treatment back from members here. Not many people get me to react to them, but you have the right dickishness to deserve a response about it. Looks like life already got to you.
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From: Fort Myers Florida
So why did you go back and edit your original post today? Dude, you really come across as somewhat of a dick in this thread, and that's why you're receiving the same treatment back from members here. Not many people get me to react to them, but you have the right dickishness to deserve a response about it. Looks like life already got to you.
When you keep asking if you should use synthetic oil or not, that IS asking people on which kind of transmission fluid to use. IF you already knew what kind of fluid to use, then you wouldn't ever have started this thread.
Dude, you really come across as somewhat of a dick in this thread, and that's why you're receiving the same treatment back from members here. Not many people get me to react to them, but you have the right dickishness to deserve a response about it. Looks like life already got to you. When you keep asking if you should use synthetic oil or not, that IS asking people on which kind of transmission fluid to use. IF you already knew what kind of fluid to use, then you wouldn't ever have started this thread.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Between Tally and Gatorville ,Florida
I've been following this thread for a couple of days and I understood the question from the original op. He wanted to know why people say that synthetic will damage the paper blocker rings. Everyone went straight to tell him what fluid he should use.I guess no one knew,but felt they had to put in their 2c worth. You my friend must be one sorry dude! You didn't answer the question either and all you've done is cause ******** and let people know how **** you are. It must be hell not having a life! People like you feel comfortable behind a keyboard,I bet you are a different person face to face with others. I bet you are a short fat guy!The only dick I see here is you!:
:I've spoken with the guys at the shop about the blockers, anyone wanting to know the scoop can contact me via pm
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From: PNW
Seems you joined the dick patrol with ol' leader dick Dale002. What is that two sevenths of a double oh seven?
002 wants to change his tranny oil. He's asking advice on which oil to use; synthetic vs. non-synthetic. If that's not asking on what type to use I don't know what is. People tell him what they use and that they have never had any issues. He refuses to listen, and gets all dickish with members trying to help. And when someone comes into defend his actions, then that guy's actually more of a dick then the original dick.
If you and 002 live close to each other, you might want to go on a date. You could change his oil for him too while you're at it.
002 wants to change his tranny oil. He's asking advice on which oil to use; synthetic vs. non-synthetic. If that's not asking on what type to use I don't know what is. People tell him what they use and that they have never had any issues. He refuses to listen, and gets all dickish with members trying to help. And when someone comes into defend his actions, then that guy's actually more of a dick then the original dick.
If you and 002 live close to each other, you might want to go on a date. You could change his oil for him too while you're at it.
Last edited by ZeeOSix; Nov 10, 2011 at 09:57 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: PNW
Finally got off your azz and did as someone suggested ... wow.
