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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 09:20 PM
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hey i know this is an old discussion and i have been looking all around the forums.

i have a 99 Manual trans vette and i was wondering about the paper blocking rings

Some synthetics work and some dont in every bodies opinion


i read the ultimate thead thing on the sticky
it says that Honda ATF Z1 is ok to use, what about there new and improved ATF- DW1

Also is royal purple and amsoil ATD compatible with the paper blocker rings

this tranny fluid discussion gets complicated lol
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Soobz
hey i know this is an old discussion and i have been looking all around the forums.

i have a 99 Manual trans vette and i was wondering about the paper blocking rings

Some synthetics work and some dont in every bodies opinion


i read the ultimate thead thing on the sticky
it says that Honda ATF Z1 is ok to use, what about there new and improved ATF- DW1

Also is royal purple and amsoil ATD compatible with the paper blocker rings

this tranny fluid discussion gets complicated lol
i really think the paper thing is overdone. I really like royal purple synchromesh. do not use the royal purple regular tranny fluid, it sux! The GM stuff is pretty good too g/L
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 09:33 AM
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I'm leaning with amsoil right now
idk im lost in the world of tranny fluid
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 09:44 AM
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I've had Redline D4ATF in my 2000 for over 10 yrs with no probs.
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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Amsoil is excellent choice. I use it in everything I own and over 20 other cars I service. Everyone loves it because it makes a difference.
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 11:51 AM
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AMSOIL... Its proven performer and you will not go wrong!
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 12:24 PM
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I have never seen a post about a problem using the GM recommended manual transmission fluid either... GM still sells their manual transmission and transfer case fluid, though it is not labeled Dexron III anymore.
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Originally Posted by TEXHAWK0
I have never seen a post about a problem using the GM recommended manual transmission fluid either... GM still sells their manual transmission and transfer case fluid, though it is not labeled Dexron III anymore.
I know there's no complaints about the gm recommendation, vut I'm looking for a fluid that can take a little more heat and put up with a little more avuse on my part, I'm new to driving manual and I want it to put up with extra stress I still give my car while I'm figuring the basics
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Redline D4 ATF
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