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transmission fluid question

Old Aug 29, 2004 | 06:19 PM
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transmission fluid question

where do you guys buy your transmission fluid? I've never bought any but i think i need some.
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Old Aug 29, 2004 | 06:35 PM
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Try an auto parts store.
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Old Aug 29, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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what kind should i look for? or should i just get whatever the guy tells me to get
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Old Aug 29, 2004 | 09:34 PM
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what kind should i look for? or should i just get whatever the guy tells me to get
Check your owners manual, it should list the type of trans fluid your ride needs. I would stick with one of the name brands of oil. It's not, IMHO, worth the few cents you save to go with Brand 'X'.
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 02:54 AM
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WalMart and Kmart carry brand name xmsn fluids. Why do you think you need some? I'd be sure before I'd go adding fluid. Like TechWrench said, check your owners manual for the fluid type but also on how to check the fluid level.
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by backfrog
what kind should i look for? or should i just get whatever the guy tells me to get
My owners manual (90 Runner) shows Dextron ll. I couldn't find it anywhere.It's been replaced by Dextron lll. FYI
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 02:36 PM
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WalMart and Kmart carry brand name xmsn fluids. Why do you think you need some? I'd be sure before I'd go adding fluid. Like TechWrench said, check your owners manual for the fluid type but also on how to check the fluid level.
the car won't go, it will barely move when i rev it to 3k rpm. i'm gonna try to put in some new transimission fluid before bringing it to a transmission place.
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