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Discussion in 'VF Holden Commodore (2013 - 2017)' started by Marki, Dec 22, 2016.

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    Marki

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    Hey Guys my SS manual gearbox is starting to get a little notchy. Is everybody still using transmax z or penrite pro lube in the tr 6060. Does the box have to be over filled like the old T56 in the VE
     
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    .. do NOT overfill (the early T56 issue of noise is not a problem anymore)
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    Penrite is the go these days (plus it appears Castrol have stopped making Transmax)
     
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    Is that the proGear 70w-75
     
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    yes.. but make sure it is the right one
    (there are 2 but only ONE suits TREMEC boxes like on VEs and VFs)
     
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    Are you able to provide an image or link to the exact product please.
     
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    Go to the Penrite website mate, it will tell you.
    I have used MotoFluid in the past, I think they are in knoxfield from memory, they are Penrite dealers.
     
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    About to do the same in my new VF2 hate the thought of ATF in my M6, will change it out over the break.
     
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    Would love to learn how to do it myself. Cheers dgp.
     
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    TR6060 is a version of a T56 tremec.

    Yep progear 70w75 is what you want got 2 2.5L bottles for $41 at supercheap auto yesterday, takes about a hr to do, you need a tom thumb style little pump awesome tool

    http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Tom-Thumb-Pump-Utility-1-Litre/284708

    takes 3.6L approx
     
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    Did it make much difference to the shift quality. Mine is especially notchy into second gear at slow speed or when cold
     
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    Manual Transmission
    Service Refill Capacity: 3.5 Litres.
    CASTROL ATF DEX III
    An automatic transmission and power steering fluid for use in GM automatic transmissions pre 2005 and in many automatic transmissions in a range of makes and models where Dexron® (II or III) or Mercon performance is required.
     
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    Heaps better, this is the 4th T56 I've changed to penrite. Its good gear
     
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    I think its dex 4 rated full synthetic from factory.
     
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    Changed the oil last night. Massive difference so far. Still a little hesitant to get into 2nd gear sometimes but other than that definitely a lot better.
     
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    You will find it will take a few days or few long drives to work it through the box, though after that it will be sweet.
     
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    Guys after a week or 2 giving it a go. I think i might change to something different. It's probably more hesitant to get into gear now at slow speed than it was before the change. It's not grinding but really hesitant to get into gear. Should I try a mineral of synthetic dex iii ????
     
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