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    6/21/2019 12:51 PM  #1

    1fststang
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    TKO Fluid

    Is there a fluid brand you guys prefer for the GM Syncromesh needed in the Tremec TKO 600?

    Seems like the Delco or Valvoline brands are not fairly economical.
     

     

    6/21/2019 2:53 PM  #2

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    Re: TKO Fluid

    I only run Amsoil synthetic ATF in the T5, T56, and Tremecs.  BUT, if you're looking for economical its likely not going to be cheaper.  Though, there is a member here who's a dealer and can get you a good price on it.  Trying to remember his name...

    Still, its going to be in the $10-12/quart range.

    Honestly though, it isn't like you're going to change it a lot either.  I pretty much consider the Amsoil ATF lifetime for a manual trans, so long as you aren't heavily racing the car.  In gearboxes, in my experience the oil comes out like ti went in.  Usually if I have to make a repair that requires me to drain the fluid I drain it into a reusable container and pour it right back in when I'm done.  I just line my funnel with a paint strainer to remove any junk that managed to get into it. 

     

    6/21/2019 3:47 PM  #3

    Bolted to Floor
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    Re: TKO Fluid

    Modern Driveline sent me Amsoil Syncromesh when I bought the TKO 600. I have since bought Valveoline Syncromesh from the local autoparts. I’m not a transmission guy, so I will stay with what the vendor told me to use for fluid.

    John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
     

    6/21/2019 5:02 PM  #4

    1fststang
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    Re: TKO Fluid

    Yeah I'm not really worried about the cost. I mean after you buy a new tko600 whats another $50.  LOL  from internet search it seems like Amsoil  is the preferred lubricant. Now just to find some locally.

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    6/21/2019 6:37 PM  #5

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    Re: TKO Fluid

    If you cannot find someone local to buy Amsoil from you can become a "member" on their website and save a decent amount. My stupid E4OD took something like 16 quarts!

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    6/22/2019 7:40 AM  #6

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    Re: TKO Fluid

    Here's a link to their dealer search:

    https://www.amsoil.com/locator/map.aspx

     

    6/24/2019 4:48 PM  #7

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    Re: TKO Fluid

    I'm a Amsoil dealer Send me a PM 

    65 coupe, 351w, c4, power disk brakes, power r&p, vintage air.
     

     

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