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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 07:02 AM
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6-Speed fluid in 5-Speed trans??
i was told thats its ok to use 6-speed trans fluid in the oem 5-speed?

is this ok to do or should it be better to use the 5-speed trans fluid?

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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 07:19 AM
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Yes that is fine to use in the 5 Speed in fact TRE will recommend it.

No worries
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ok cool!! thanks man
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The 6-speed fluid is actually a better fluid. And it comes in a 1 gallon can instead of a 5 gallon can (5-speed fluid). I believe the 6-speed fluid is also synthetic as the 5-speed fluid is not.

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Just run Amsoil
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Just run Amsoil
Oh Brother figured this was coming sooner or later
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Originally Posted by TopSpeed
The 6-speed fluid is actually a better fluid. And it comes in a 1 gallon can instead of a 5 gallon can (5-speed fluid). I believe the 6-speed fluid is also synthetic as the 5-speed fluid is not.

-Josh
thanks for the good info!!
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