While we are on Tranny Fluid what is the difference with the "NEW" Mopar tranny fluid? Different than everything else and a bunch more expensive also. ----- Original Message ----- From: Dave Stragand <dave.stragand@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2000 9:51 PM Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Fw: [FWDLK] New member in Southern California > CBK wrote: > > > Isn't type F for Ford trannies? Earlier on the list today I was advised to > > run Dexron. I'd sure hate to mess up my trans... > > Type F fluid will give a Type A trans harsher shifts, as it adds more > friction (actually the F is for "friction" not "Ford"). Dexron/Mercon > will give a Type A trans softer shifts, as it reduces friction. An article > in Car Collector magazine claims that neither one will hurt a Type A > trans. > > So, if you want smoother shifts, use Dexron/Mercon. If you want more > of a performance feel, use Type F. Neither is "correct", but neither > will hurt the trans. > > I checked with several rebuilders, including Aamco, and none > have seen Type A for sale in the last 25 years. The general > consensus is that any Dexron/Mercon fluid, with a thingy of > anti-foaming agent (available at any GM parts counter), is the best > substitute for Type A. > > -Dave
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