Just purchased this vehicle (all orig daily driver) and want to be sure I'm going to use correct fluid. Always remember 'Type A'. Is current replacement Dexron/Mercon (progressive upgrade from Dexron, Dex II, III, addition of Mercon etc) correct for today?

 

There are quite a few oppinions on what fluid to use, I am using DEXRON II on my 1976 TF, most mopar people like type F and ATF+4 is what Mopar recommends now for all transmissions and steering

https://moparforums.com/forums/f82/t...e-727-a-18008/

 

I've got a '70 Plymouth Satellite with a small block 318. Nothing in owners manual as to what transmission fluid to use. Can someone please tell me? Thank you in advance.

 

DLJ spelled it out rite their...

 

Any modern trans fluid will work fine in your trans including synthetic. You can also dump in anywhere from 1 quart to a complete fill with straight 30wt motor oil....yes it sounds crazy but works great. I'd stick with 1 quart for a driver since there is no detergent in that old tech motor oil. Your trans will love you forever.

RC

 

I read an article that you can use hydraulic oil in the older Ford and Mopar trans, thats all type F is with red die.