Best Fluid For My 1973

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Best Fluid For My 1973

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Thinking of changing the fluid - no leaks and shifts silky smooth, but fluid is almost 33 years old since last change. What fluid do you recommend I use?
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What's in your owner's manual? Type F. You could use synthetic, I guess.

Don't change it. The seals inside are ancient and drying up. Changing the fluid may cause more problems than leaving it.
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Dan -

I was kind of thinking that also. Sleeping dogs are sometimes best left alone. Thanks!

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