

| Subject: | Re: Auto Synthetic fluid recommendation needed |
| From: | Eric Caron |
| Date: | Sat, 2 Jan 2016 18:54:52 -0500 |
Folks, Would this product be safe for me to use in the application I described below? Royal Purple 01320 Max ATF High Performance Multi-Spec Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid - 1 qt. by Royal Purple Learn more I tried to include the amazon link above but I’m not accomplished with that skill yet. > On Jan 2, 2016, at 6:17 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > > Hello helpful listers, > > Two years ago I had a local garage change my auto transmission fluid to synthetic. I can’t find a record of the type of fluid used. I need to add some fluid as the indicator is showing the level now just below the lower line. > I had the fluid checked with engine hot and running. I’m also told there is a three or four inch red spot on the tarp where I park the van. so I assume the fluid is red. > > Anyway. As the fluid is hopefully synthetic what is the proper synthetic automatic transmission fluid to add? Parts counter folks have not seemed to have a good recommendation. > > Also with the fluid just below the low line how much should I add to try to get it to the middle? This will be tricky as I believe this is added through the dip stick opening. > > So most important what Synthetic fluid should I add? > > second how much for the first attempt. > > Any other tips or info is appreciated. > > Thanks folks > > Eric Caron > 85 GL Auto Westfalia
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