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Thread: Tremec 3650 fluid type ??

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    Senior Member 3yearplan's Avatar
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    Tremec 3650 fluid type ??

    For those that have this transmission or just have some knowledge to share any help would be appreciated. This question refers to a 2004 trans. What fluid is recommended ? The forums (Mustang) are all over the place. Even Tremec themselves are a bit misleading. Regular Dex 3/ Merc. to Mobil 1 full synthetic to GM/Pennzoil Synchromesh. I've read so much about each, pros and cons, blah, blah, blah. What do the people on HERE know?

    Thanks in advance, Mike.
    Mark IV 7923 arrived 11-14-12
    DOHC 4.6L, Tremec 3650, 3 Link 8.8 w/3.73

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    I like and use Red Line MTL. Have used Dexron and Royal Purple SyncroMesh. I've never noticed huge differences. Lots of opinions & options. Have also heard that running a little (maybe a third or half qt) low makes shifting easier or faster. My trans is a 2004 TKO-600 rebuilt by Liberty Gears with all of their upgrades.
    Jim

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    I have always used the GM Synchromesh in my TKO500. But 2nd gear synchro is getting a little weak so a couple of months ago I used 2 qts of Pennsoil Synchromesh and the last 3/4 qt 75-80 synthetic trans oil. This helped the 1-2 shift.
    FFR MkII, 408W, Tremec TKO 500, 2015 IRS, DA QA1s, Forte front bar, APE hardtop.

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    Thanks guys. It's a 78,000 mile trans so I'm not too worried about it, but was just wondering what to stay away from.
    Mark IV 7923 arrived 11-14-12
    DOHC 4.6L, Tremec 3650, 3 Link 8.8 w/3.73

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