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Old 10-05-2006 | 07:16 PM
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as the title says,in every ad/mag you see their all the best.so i figured id ask the experts,those who have used it.im leaning toward swepco.so what do you use????
Old 10-05-2006 | 07:50 PM
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I run Mobil 1 75-90W. I've also run Redline 75-90W. I prefer the Mobil 1, a bit more noise, but it shifts smoother.
Old 10-05-2006 | 08:30 PM
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Sorry to hi-jack, but how much fluid does the tranny take? I think Clarks-Garage says 2.75 quarts, is this correct?
And has anyone tried adding Lucas Oil Stabilizer to take up some lash in their worn tranny? I know most here will say not to touch Lucas, but I've been using it in my motor for a while and want to try it in the tranny before I replace it.
Old 10-05-2006 | 09:51 PM
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I wouldn't touch Lucas oil stabilizer. There have been studies shown that it causes the gear oil to foam up.
Old 10-05-2006 | 09:58 PM
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I currently have the Mobile 1 75-90w as well. Shifts good and the not very noisy in my opinion.

I'll try the Redline next.
Old 10-05-2006 | 10:06 PM
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i never even thought of mobile.as crunky asked 2.75 qts?is this fully drained?and thanks for the help
Old 10-05-2006 | 10:15 PM
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It should be 2 qts. A technical service bulletin came out and lowered it to reduce heat build up in the transmission due to splashing.

M/T - Lowered Oil Level


Subject: Transmission Oil Level
Model

944, 944T
Group

3
Part Identifier

34--
Number

8605
September 19, 1986
With the introduction of the 85/2 Model 944, the oil level in the manual transmission was lowered. This reduces the operating temperature of the transmission because of less oil splash.

The factory fill is now only 4 U.S. pints of gear lube instead of 5.2 U.S. pints.

When checking the transmission oil level, make sure the oil level is approximately 6 mm below the filler bore, since the oil filler plug position has not been changed.
Old 10-05-2006 | 10:21 PM
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wow.2 qts.man im used to 12-16qts.i figured it would be more.at least something is cheap for this car.thanks again.
Old 10-06-2006 | 10:46 AM
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I'm using Redline synthetic, big improvement over whatever (unknown) was in there before. I'm going to try the Swepco next time.



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