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alan1272
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Post Thu May 16, 2013 7:51 pm

anyone know which is the correct type?

i've seen both dextron II ATF and manual box sae 80 mentioned.

i'm likely to go with the ATF if i can't find a definate answer.
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Post Thu May 16, 2013 7:55 pm

SAE 80 is what it left the factory with. Dextron II or III can be used instead; usually to cure a box which is difficult to change gear when cold. The downside is that if the box has any rattles, they will be louder rattles with ATF.
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Post Sat May 18, 2013 8:38 am

I'm using ATF in mine.
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Post Sat May 18, 2013 11:19 am

i went for SAE 80 in the end. cheers guys.
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