Tranny fluid in a S10 can someone help?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Mar 31, 2005 | 12:07 PM

#11

MOS95B

Senior Member

Certified Car Nut

Joined: Jul 2003

Posts: 15,408

Likes: 1

From: Robbinsdale, MN

Quote:

Originally Posted by BonneMeMN

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOS95B

DO NOT PUT DEXRON IN A MANUAL TRANSMISSION!! It'* nowhere near thick enough!!

Unless I'm really misunderstanding something here....

It says it'* reccommended....

Dexron III Is an AUTOMATIC transmission fluid. Not for manuals...

Quote:

Originally Posted by partsmanager

They use Synchomesh which is straight 75 weight gear oil. You can't use anything else in those, such as 80-90 or 75-90.

Document ID# 391331
1998 Chevrolet/Geo S10 Pickup - 2WD

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Lubrication Specifications
Lubrication Specifications Application
Specification

Metric
English

NV1500

Synchro-Mesh Transmission Fluid With Friction Modifier GM P/N 12377916
2.7l
2.9qt

NV3500

(RWD) Synchro-Mesh GM P/N 12345349
2.3l
2.5qt

(S4WD) Synchro-Mesh GM P/N 12345349
2.0l
2.2qt

See, I was right..

(or just lucky)

Mar 31, 2005 | 12:13 PM

#12

banned3800

Guest

Posts: n/a

It woukld be nice if the owners manual stated these things...lol

__________________
Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote

Mar 31, 2005 | 12:30 PM

#13

BonneMeMN

Senior Member

Certified Car Nut

Joined: Jun 2003

Posts: 15,928

Likes: 1

I didn't feel like looking it up. I know dexron is ATF, but i have seen some std'* that use it as well on other boards.

I wish I had a manual...

Mar 31, 2005 | 12:51 PM

#14

givemebreak

Thread Starter

Senior Member

Posts like a Northstar

Joined: Oct 2003

Posts: 692

Likes: 0

From: RI

Well it has Dexron III in it as of now......
I have not picked it up..but i know its ready.
GM dealership looked it up and said Dexron III

Along with the Specialty Transmission shop that does them all day thought
it was supposed to be Dexron III

WTF?

I will have it changed if I have to....but I am hearing from more then one source
that ATF is very common now adays in manual trans. ??

Mar 31, 2005 | 01:20 PM

#15

partsmanager

Member

Posts like a V-Tak

Joined: Mar 2005

Posts: 53

Likes: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by givemebreak

That dealer is wrong, they should have looked in GM Dealerworld, simple as that. ATF has only a viscosity equivelent to 20w oil, so I'd change your fluid ASAP, otherwise you are going to have troubles!
Some manuals DO use ATF, and some Isuzu FWD 5 speeds used 5W30 engine oil. Transmissions are something I personally think fluid recommendations should be strictly followed, I've seen what can happen otherwise! Good Luck!

Mar 31, 2005 | 02:23 PM

#16

givemebreak

Thread Starter

Senior Member

Posts like a Northstar

Joined: Oct 2003

Posts: 692

Likes: 0

From: RI

thanks for all your help....you guys are so responsive and that is why i still i hang around here.....

Will have to get it to the dealer for that fluid....
I wish GM just had put it in the manual....bums!

again...THANK YOU!

Mar 31, 2005 | 07:33 PM

#17

rjolly87

Senior Member

True Car Nut

Joined: Jun 2003

Posts: 7,270

Likes: 465

From: Las Cruces, NM

Quote:

Originally Posted by givemebreak

i would get a signed statement that this is what the manufacturer recommends from the shop before you drive the thing home. that way, if it does screw up, you can take them to court for the basic "you broke my friggin truck you morons!" lawsuit.