GM synchomesh fluid

[prttyboyfloyd]

lucky for me i work for a GM dealer and get it at cost i plan on switching to it when i swap out my pro 5.0 shifter for the MGW

 

[utfan98]

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.

Thanks
Tom

I believe I paid close to $13 after taxes per quart. You need 4 quarts you save maybe $12.00. I sucked it up, drove to the stealership got it and changed the fluid in the same day, Just get it, you will noticed a difference immediately.

 

[Tom's_03SVT]

I thnk its 3.1 QT to filler up.

 

[SnakeBit]

I thnk its 3.1 QT to filler up.

Yes, but the counter won't sell you 3 qts plus 0.1 qt, so you have to buy 4 altogether. :beer:

 

[JB]

you guys must have a different T56

I use 4 quarts on a refill

manual specifies 8.2 pints, which is 4.1 quarts

 

[prttyboyfloyd]

you can fill it by taking the shifter out right? on my old t5 car thats what i did. I plan on swapping to an MGW so ill prolly do it then.

 

[JB]

you can fill it by taking the shifter out right? on my old t5 car thats what i did. I plan on swapping to an MGW so ill prolly do it then.

yep, you can do that on the T56

 

[SnakeBit]

you guys must have a different T56

I use 4 quarts on a refill

manual specifies 8.2 pints, which is 4.1 quarts

Opps. :beer:

 

[jm@ReischePerf]

I have a couple of friends who drive imports and their transmissions call for similar fluids as ours. However after a great deal of trial and error both of them ended up having the best results running a mix of gear oil and Redline MTL. Sounds kind of crazy but has anyone tried this on a Cobra? Just curious.

 

[hawaiiancobra]

royal purple max atf here. 8.2 pints,,

 

[03snkvert]

With the Synchromesh do you use friction modifier or not?

 

[Tom's_03SVT]

With the Synchromesh do you use friction modifier or not?

no.

 

[03snkvert]

Thanks

 

[cobraCMDR]

maybe just use the ford stuff and avoid any problems? Try a Clutch adjuster and quadrant if you have notchy shifting.....

 

[Tom's_03SVT]

i did all 3...:shrug:

 

[03snkvert]

Here is the stuff I bought last night for $6.50 a qt

http://www.pennzoil.com/products/gear_oil/syncro_fluid.html

Benefits:

* Exhibits excellent low temperature performance
* Meets GM Specification 9985648 and Chrylser Specification MS-9224
* Suitable for use in GM manual transaxles and transmissions requiring GM Part No. 12345349 or 12345577
* Suitable for use in Chrylser transaxles and transmissions requiring Part No. 4874464
* Excellent synchronizer performance
* Excellent yellow metal compatibility

 

[Tom's_03SVT]

Penzoil makes the GM synchomesh fluid too...

Tom

Here is the stuff I bought last night for $6.50 a qt

http://www.pennzoil.com/products/gear_oil/syncro_fluid.html

Benefits:

* Exhibits excellent low temperature performance
* Meets GM Specification 9985648 and Chrylser Specification MS-9224
* Suitable for use in GM manual transaxles and transmissions requiring GM Part No. 12345349 or 12345577
* Suitable for use in Chrylser transaxles and transmissions requiring Part No. 4874464
* Excellent synchronizer performance
* Excellent yellow metal compatibility

 

[vadorsnake04]

im still stuck on what to use lol.

 

[03snkvert]

im still stuck on what to use lol.

I have had the Penzoil Synchromesh in for a couple weeks and shifting feels pretty damn good and it is the same as the GM synchromesh only about $7 a qt less.

 

[SnakeBit]

you can fill it by taking the shifter out right? on my old t5 car thats what i did. I plan on swapping to an MGW so ill prolly do it then.

Get a set of CobraBob's gaskets when you do the MGW shifter. It makes it real easy to remove then re-install your shifter when you want to change fluid.