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Started by Cudajason, July 02, 2020, 11:11:23 AM

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Cudajason

So what do you guys like for trans fluid on a fresh rebuild.

I am just about to start assembly of an A-500 for my cuda.

I have heard synthetic so I am leaning that way right now.

Jason
1974 Cuda. 360 / A500 OD.  Yes its pink, no its not my wife's car!  Yes I drive it.


Katfish

518/500 needs ATF-4, it's synthetic

Cudajason

Quote from: Katfish on July 02, 2020, 11:37:58 AM
518/500 needs ATF-4, it's synthetic

So an A500 would use different fluid compared to a 727?

Jason
1974 Cuda. 360 / A500 OD.  Yes its pink, no its not my wife's car!  Yes I drive it.



Mrbill426


Katfish


anlauto

I would go with the manufacture recommendations  :twothumbsup:  or at least the company that rebuilt it for you. That way if something goes wrong, you have a direction to point. :alan2cents:
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Cudajason

Quote from: anlauto on July 02, 2020, 02:43:14 PM
I would go with the manufacture recommendations  :twothumbsup:  or at least the company that rebuilt it for you. That way if something goes wrong, you have a direction to point. :alan2cents:

Well that would be me!  If shit goes wrong its on me.

I figured I would ask, and I am glad I did.

Jason
1974 Cuda. 360 / A500 OD.  Yes its pink, no its not my wife's car!  Yes I drive it.



Katfish

You can check the vehicle it came out, usually a car or van 90-93
I have a 518 out of a 93 can, ATF-4.

Cudajason

Quote from: Katfish on July 02, 2020, 03:24:47 PM
You can check the vehicle it came out, usually a car or van 90-93
I have a 518 out of a 93 can, ATF-4.

Thanks man. Mine is out of a 93 dakota. Ill bet ATF-4 but I will confirm!

Jason
1974 Cuda. 360 / A500 OD.  Yes its pink, no its not my wife's car!  Yes I drive it.


Mrbill426

I thought you were referring to your 727.  Yes your Dakota would be ATF+4 assuming a automatic.


Quote from: Cudajason on July 02, 2020, 03:37:34 PM
Quote from: Katfish on July 02, 2020, 03:24:47 PM
You can check the vehicle it came out, usually a car or van 90-93
I have a 518 out of a 93 can, ATF-4.

Thanks man. Mine is out of a 93 dakota. Ill bet ATF-4 but I will confirm!

Jason

Cudajason

Quote from: Mrbill426 on July 02, 2020, 04:16:23 PM
I thought you were referring to your 727.  Yes your Dakota would be ATF+4 assuming a automatic.


Quote from: Cudajason on July 02, 2020, 03:37:34 PM
Quote from: Katfish on July 02, 2020, 03:24:47 PM
You can check the vehicle it came out, usually a car or van 90-93
I have a 518 out of a 93 can, ATF-4.

Thanks man. Mine is out of a 93 dakota. Ill bet ATF-4 but I will confirm!

Jason

Yeah sorry man my fault. I am in the midst of rebuilding an A 500. I am about to start assembly so thought i would ask. I will update my original post.

Jasob
1974 Cuda. 360 / A500 OD.  Yes its pink, no its not my wife's car!  Yes I drive it.



Cudajason

Well hell!  ATF+4 seems hard to find around here.

All my local Canadian Tire Stores are sold out of their house brand 

I found a Multi vehicle fluid that says it exceeds ATF+4 requirements but I have never heard of this brand before. I only bought a quart for now.

What do you guys think, should I use this brand or find some ATF+4?



1974 Cuda. 360 / A500 OD.  Yes its pink, no its not my wife's car!  Yes I drive it.


Katfish

You came this far, I'd get the ATF-4.
Walmart near you?  That's where I always get mine.

Cudajason

Quote from: Katfish on July 03, 2020, 01:39:08 PM
You came this far, I'd get the ATF-4.
Walmart near you?  That's where I always get mine.

Yeah thats what I am thinking.

Ohhh Walmart, I never think of them for these types of things. Not a fan of them really, but I will check them out.
1974 Cuda. 360 / A500 OD.  Yes its pink, no its not my wife's car!  Yes I drive it.


anlauto

I've taught you everything you know....but I haven't taught you everything I know....
Check out my web site ....  Alan Gallant Automotive Restoration