I have a 1991 Manual 5 speed chevy s10 v6 2.8 L, and I need to know what type or weight of manual transmission fluid is acceptable?
Asked by Hope Sep 24, 2014 at 03:16 PM about the 1991 Chevrolet S-10
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
I have a 1991 Manual 5 speed chevy s10 v6 2.8 L, and I need to know what type or weight
of manual transmission fluid is acceptable? I have asked my auto parts store and they
have really good stuff that comes at a really expensive price. I can get different cheaper
kinds at my local Walmart, but unlike the expensive stuff, they have different weights and
my auto parts guy cant tell me what i need. can anyone help?
7 Answers
go to a auto parts store like autozone and ask them if they will open a hayes manual for u and see what weight u shoul use
i have a chilton manual and it simply says to use gear oil. it doesn't specify a weight. My Orileys carries a Syncromesh stuff and its really pricey, however my walmart has 80w90 and 85w120.
the hanyes manuals are set up so in the front of the chapter it says all of the specs and capacities you want syncro gear oil cause if you mess up your syncros your gears will be misaligned do u have a autozone in your town
This manual transmission takes automatic transmission fluid. Dextron. Yes indeedy - check if you don't believe me.
You caan use either or. auto trans fluid will let it shift better if its in good shape and has good seals (ft aand rear) If sels are old you should stick wit hat least a 50/50 mix, or straight 75 or 80/90 gear oil (I have never had to rebuid a man trans for improper lubicant as lpng as its go somethin besides air!_)
You can use dextron atf in manual transmissions. Its better than gear oil because it's not affected by hot or cold temperatures and it has good cleaning qualities. And you should see a slight increase in fuel milage because it isn't as thick as heavy gear oil.
