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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