Tranny Fluid

[BUFORD93]

Hello all,
I am getting ready to install a Hughes deep pan on my 200R4. I recently purchased a T-Type with 54,000 miles and I am changing out all the fluids. Being that I am not sure what type of transmission fluid the car currently has, what is my best choice for a transmission fluid refill?

Thanks!

 

[Turbo Keith]

DEX 6 I believe but make sure , I'm not 100 % on that

 

[V6sleeper]

Dex 6 in all my 2004r's

 

[SS/GN]

The Dex 6 is a great fluid and backwards compatible with all previous dex fluids. The good name brand stuff is a full synthetic . I use the Kendal

 

[TexasT]

I use some tractor fluid in mine. Mostly because the dex vi is pricey. I can get a five gallon bucket of the tractor stuff for about $50.

 

[dsa87gn]

I've been reading up on this of late. this is my conclusion

Dex III - original fluid, superseded by Dex VI
Type F - Works great but should be changed more frequently
B&M Trick Shift - Works great, basically a high priced re-branded/colored Type F.

I think I'm probably going to go with some AC Delco Dex VI in mine

 

[JP112_89]

John Deere low viscosity tractor fluid. Doesn't foam when it gets hot. Holds up the best so far that I used.

 

[IrvJr]

I use Dex VI in my built unit.

 

[Buckshot G/N]

Is everyone still in agreement using Dex 6. Going to change out oem dex 3 after 30 years. No issues with tranny and fluid still looks vibrant after all these years. Fluid has less than 25K on it.

 

[V6sleeper]

Is everyone still in agreement using Dex 6. Going to change out oem dex 3 after 30 years. No issues with tranny and fluid still looks vibrant after all these years. Fluid has less than 25K on it.

Yup, still stand by Dex 6

 

[dynoman]

Dave Husek uses Dex VI in all of his builds .

 

[Buckshot G/N]

Thanks all, who carries the filter / gasket kit similar to what Hwy stars sells. There on backorder and Kirban/ Castle charges nearly three times the price compare to Hwystars .

 

[77 cruiser]

Anybody use this?

Mobil 122062 Mobil Delvac 1 ATF | Summit Racing

Free Shipping - Mobil Delvac 1 ATF with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Transmission Fluid at Summit Racing.

www.summitracing.com

 

[SS/GN]

Lots of bracket racers and NHRA class cars that don't use a trans cooler really like that Transynd fluid.

 

[TexasT]

54300BF - GM 200-4R Transmission Gasket, Pan (Fiber) 1981-90

GM 200-4R Gasket, Pan (Fiber) 1981-90

transpartswarehouse.com

74010 - Filter, 700R4 (Wide) 1982-91

74010 - Filter, 700R4 (Wide) 1982-91

transpartswarehouse.com

Lots of places to get filters and gaskets.


This filter is metal so you need to do something with the vb switch to prevent the filter from grounding it and causing probs. It is a bottom feed filter as apposed to the 2004r filter that is a top feeder. Make sure you get/fish the orings out when you pull the old filter down.




One of these from the home center is nifty for catching the trans fluid.


I'm still a tractor fluid kinda guy. Not that dex VI isn't better but with better comes $$$. You do you.

 

[Buckshot G/N]

54300BF - GM 200-4R Transmission Gasket, Pan (Fiber) 1981-90

GM 200-4R Gasket, Pan (Fiber) 1981-90

transpartswarehouse.com

74010 - Filter, 700R4 (Wide) 1982-91

74010 - Filter, 700R4 (Wide) 1982-91

transpartswarehouse.com

Lots of places to get filters and gaskets.


This filter is metal so you need to do something with the vb switch to prevent the filter from grounding it and causing probs. It is a bottom feed filter as apposed to the 2004r filter that is a top feeder. Make sure you get/fish the orings out when you pull the old filter down.




One of these from the home center is nifty for catching the trans fluid.


I'm still a tractor fluid kinda guy. Not that dex VI isn't better but with better comes $$$. You do you.

54300BF - GM 200-4R Transmission Gasket, Pan (Fiber) 1981-90

GM 200-4R Gasket, Pan (Fiber) 1981-90

transpartswarehouse.com

74010 - Filter, 700R4 (Wide) 1982-91

74010 - Filter, 700R4 (Wide) 1982-91

transpartswarehouse.com

Lots of places to get filters and gaskets.


This filter is metal so you need to do something with the vb switch to prevent the filter from grounding it and causing probs. It is a bottom feed filter as apposed to the 2004r filter that is a top feeder. Make sure you get/fish the orings out when you pull the old filter down.




One of these from the home center is nifty for catching the trans fluid.


I'm still a tractor fluid kinda guy. Not that dex VI isn't better but with better comes $$$. You do you.

Was able to locate identical filter and a fiber gasket here locally at a Transmission DC whse. That's the filter Dave Husek recommends. I'm good on the tractor fluid and pan LOL , going to tap into my Xmas savings and purchase Dex 6 .