Is there any other place I can get this fluid for less than $11 a QT ? The local GM dealerships want an arm for this stuff.
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Tom
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Tom
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GM synchomesh fluid
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01cobravortech
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There really isn't a cheaper place on the internet.
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24048
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24048
Tom, GM synchomesh is made by Penzoil for GM. Penzoil also uses the exact same fluid under their own label. You can get Penzoil synchomesh from Autozone for about $6.50 a quart.
There's just something about putting anything GM in my Cobra that doesn't seem right......
There's just something about putting anything GM in my Cobra that doesn't seem right......
01cobravortech said:
damn I was hoping that wasnt the case. Thanks for the thread.
Tom
IronTerp said:
I agree its like two boys sharing a toothbrush...:nonono:
I've always been a fan of Cobra'03 and applaud you for finding that old post but I now respectfully disagree with him regarding fluid for our T56
for one thing, the Synchromesh that Glenn was talking about in that post was not the synthetic blend......in fact, Amsoil offers a full synthetic Synchromesh now and they list T56 as approved application
also, there was not much experience at the time with the carbon fiber friction material used in our version of the T56
Liberty's Gears is my transmission shop and they recommend it...I have posted on my experiences in other threads with Redline D4 and MTL....still not sure what caused my blocker rings to swell, but since rebuild it has been fine
Liberty even soaks everything overnight in Synchromesh before assembly
myoilshop.com is where I still buy Redline gear lube and D4 for my other vehicles...they raised prices to $8/qt now
for one thing, the Synchromesh that Glenn was talking about in that post was not the synthetic blend......in fact, Amsoil offers a full synthetic Synchromesh now and they list T56 as approved application
also, there was not much experience at the time with the carbon fiber friction material used in our version of the T56
Liberty's Gears is my transmission shop and they recommend it...I have posted on my experiences in other threads with Redline D4 and MTL....still not sure what caused my blocker rings to swell, but since rebuild it has been fine
Liberty even soaks everything overnight in Synchromesh before assembly
myoilshop.com is where I still buy Redline gear lube and D4 for my other vehicles...they raised prices to $8/qt now
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JB said:
where can I buy it?
Tom
01cobravortech
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JB said:
I'm glad you chimed in because that was a very old thread and there are always new conclusions being drawn.
does royal purple make decent trans fluid, anybody using that?
Tom
Tom
01cobravortech said:
you're welcome!
I'm an advocate of using old threads because we did hash out a lot of subjects very thoroughly in the beginning years of these cars, but as you said, they often require updating with more current knowledge
anyone who wants to learn more about motor oil or the 5W-20 recommendation from Ford should read up on Cobra'03's posts....he was the first to point out the EPA connection
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Tom's_03SVT said:
When I spoke with Liberty's they recommended against using Royal Purple Synchromax. Instead, they recommended GM Synchromesh.
Thanks for posting this JB. I was thinking about changing out the trans fluid the other day and Amsoil will get the call. Like IronTerp said I just couldn't see myself pouring anything GM into my ride. Even if it's only oil. :-DJB said:
JB said:
I'm not sure if you are recommending D4, but I had terrible luck with that stuff. My tranny had never been more difficult to shift than with the D4. Syncromesh is far better in my opinion.
I'm going to try the Royal Purple next time.
no, I use Synchromesh as Liberty recommends; changed annually.......I buy GM part# 12345349, which is partially synthetic and retails for about $8/qt at discount dealers
I used D4 in 2003 and feel that it has a coefficient of friction that's too low for good synchro ring speed-matching and the same is true for a lot of the full synthetics....they're just too slippery
I provided info on Amsoil's new Synchromesh but I will be sticking with what I know works well for me......I do use Redline D4 in all my automatics
I used D4 in 2003 and feel that it has a coefficient of friction that's too low for good synchro ring speed-matching and the same is true for a lot of the full synthetics....they're just too slippery
I provided info on Amsoil's new Synchromesh but I will be sticking with what I know works well for me......I do use Redline D4 in all my automatics
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JB said:
You could always have people pitch in with you. Maybe you can get a few people that want to change their fluid.
Sucks when you can only order items in quantities of 12. Everything is like that anymore. We have to order brake fluid, carb cleaner, and all oils in quantities of 12.
I know it's a differnt transmission, but when I put GM Synchromesh in my 98 Cobra's T-45, it made a major improvement.
Currently, I'm using Mobil 1 synthetic transmission fluid. It's notchy when cold, but shifts smooth when warmed up. I'm due to change it out this summer and will be going to Synchomesh (if I can find the Penzoil brand, I'll go with it). Just my $0.02.
Currently, I'm using Mobil 1 synthetic transmission fluid. It's notchy when cold, but shifts smooth when warmed up. I'm due to change it out this summer and will be going to Synchomesh (if I can find the Penzoil brand, I'll go with it). Just my $0.02.
I bought the Penzoil synchomesh (same as GM) for $6.50 a Qt at Autozone. Ill post up some results when I refill my trans
Tom
Tom
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