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Offline philotomy

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what type of fluid do you use in your Eagle's transmission
« on: July 01, 2012, 11:13:49 AM »
I just want to make sure I don't get the wrong stuff.and if there is something better that super-cedes the original.
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Re: what type of fluid do you use in your Eagle's transmission
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2012, 11:52:24 AM »
I just use the regular stuff.

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Re: what type of fluid do you use in your Eagle's transmission
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2012, 01:26:24 PM »
I used Dextron 2 in mine and used it in the transfer case also.
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Re: what type of fluid do you use in your Eagle's transmission
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2012, 02:09:01 PM »
I used Dextron 2 in mine and used it in the transfer case also.

Yes, this is what I use... I couldn't remember how to spell Dexron (or say it for that matter)... actually, I was having a total brain farrt, and I couldn't even remember the word.  

But that's what I meant...   Sorry for being so vague.
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Re: what type of fluid do you use in your Eagle's transmission
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2012, 02:24:39 PM »
it's Dexron, no T.  ;D Use the Dexron III or it might say Dexron/Mercon on the bottle. There is no reason to use the more expensive Dexron VI. The Torqueflight transmission is a Chrysler transmission and a lot of the Mopar guys like to use Type F for a firmer shift.
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Re: what type of fluid do you use in your Eagle's transmission
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2012, 04:41:01 PM »
isnt the same dexron fluid used for my t4 manual car also??
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Re: what type of fluid do you use in your Eagle's transmission
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2012, 09:21:07 PM »
Yup. Your right, no T. my mistake. Should have went and looked before just thinking it was spelled with a T.
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Re: what type of fluid do you use in your Eagle's transmission
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2012, 09:24:42 PM »
I called it Dextron for years until a buddy corrected me a couple years ago.  ;D
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Re: what type of fluid do you use in your Eagle's transmission
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2012, 09:43:17 PM »
I called it Dextron for years until a buddy corrected me a couple years ago.  ;D

I kind of like it better with the "T" lol
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Re: what type of fluid do you use in your Eagle's transmission
« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2012, 10:54:35 PM »
I called it Dextron for years until a buddy corrected me a couple years ago.  ;D

I kind of like it better with the "T" lol

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Actually, yeah!  Has a better ring to it, huh?

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Re: what type of fluid do you use in your Eagle's transmission
« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2012, 12:24:12 AM »
Same fluid in the tcase too!
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Re: what type of fluid do you use in your Eagle's transmission
« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2012, 05:47:30 AM »
Much thanks,think I'll go with the Dex 3,(type F will go in the Javelin ,once I get one).
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Re: what type of fluid do you use in your Eagle's transmission
« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2012, 09:16:36 AM »
I find ATF +3 or +4 works really good in the TF998 w/lockup, helps to delay the lockup a little longer and gives firm shifts for towing.

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Re: what type of fluid do you use in your Eagle's transmission
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2012, 06:21:31 PM »
Good to know
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