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Transmission Rebuild: CAT Fluid/Dex VI or Amsoil?
GT Level Member
09-20-2018
I'm hearing and reading a lot of things and wanted to see what you guys think as well. I'm rebuilding my tranny and wonder what will be recommended for my 04 GTP. I know Dex VI is the route but I was curious about
The Dex VI mixed with CAT fluid? And what's the ratio?
And or Amsoil?
Any thoughts...
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#2
Re: Transmission Rebuild: CAT Fluid/Dex VI or Amsoil?
Turbo is the way to go.
09-20-2018
If this was 2004 it would still be DEX 3 on the dipstick as I though it was 2005-2006 that switched to the newest DEX 6 as the older fluid was phased out (superseded).
For as simple as these transmissions are and for what the fluid has to do I'd toss that cheap dex 3 right back in it without a single care in the world.
Putting in DEX 6 or using amsoils or cat fluid isn't going to do some voodoo magic and make it run better.
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Re: Transmission Rebuild: CAT Fluid/Dex VI or Amsoil?
09-20-2018
Originally Posted by
Fivefingerdeathpunch
For as simple as these transmissions are and for what the fluid has to do I'd toss that cheap dex 3 right back in it without a single care in the world.
Agreed. For a daily driver, the type of fluid is less important the the sustained operating temperature. Take the money you save and put it towards a cooler.
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Re: Transmission Rebuild: CAT Fluid/Dex VI or Amsoil?
I break stuff
09-20-2018
I run amsoil in all my vehicles, trans, oil etc.
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Re: Transmission Rebuild: CAT Fluid/Dex VI or Amsoil?
GT Level Member
09-21-2018
Haha true for the voodoo part. I've upgraded input shaft/chains and installed a few things in the Valve body from Sonnax and also added 3rd clutch piston from Sonnax. Trying to get what's best for what I can afford now. This tranny cant fail me anymore haha. If it does, it'll be my mistake haha
Originally Posted by
Fivefingerdeathpunch
If this was 2004 it would still be DEX 3 on the dipstick as I though it was 2005-2006 that switched to the newest DEX 6 as the older fluid was phased out (superseded).
For as simple as these transmissions are and for what the fluid has to do I'd toss that cheap dex 3 right back in it without a single care in the world.
Putting in DEX 6 or using amsoils or cat fluid isn't going to do some voodoo magic and make it run better.
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#6
Re: Transmission Rebuild: CAT Fluid/Dex VI or Amsoil?
GT Level Member
09-21-2018
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Re: Transmission Rebuild: CAT Fluid/Dex VI or Amsoil?
09-21-2018
Search on my name and the cat fluid. I forget how much Dave at TEP said to add. It might have been half or so.. but don't do it w/o confirming it.
The reason for doing the cat fluid was because it sticks to components better and keeps them lubed better under stress.
I drink..so consider that when reading my posts.
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