How much ATF

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smithysmith
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Post Thu Jun 20, 2013 7:47 pm

Does anyone know how much ATF (dex2) it takes to fill the power steering system. Also can this be used in a manual gearbox instead of mtx?
Grrrmachine
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Post Thu Jun 20, 2013 7:52 pm

A litre bottle is more than enough for the power steering.

As for the gearbox, no. Use a decent 75W80 oil

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... il#Gearbox
capnmchl
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Post Thu Jun 20, 2013 8:58 pm

Tbf, most PSF fluid is Dex compliant, and I'm sure I've heard a few people say you can put ATF (which'll be Dex compliant) into E30 boxes.
jimbom30cab
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Post Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:01 pm

yer you can but I just filled my box with 75w80 and I swear it has a nice better gear change. It never clunks now when going into second and changes perfect even when cold. A zone legend recommended it to me and i'd recommend it also now.
smithysmith
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Post Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:07 pm

Thanks gents.