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Topic: Synthetic Fluid for Tranny,Brakes..........?

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Synthetic Fluid for Tranny,Brakes..........?

Posted: 5/25/03 2:46am Message 1 of 4
C3RVETTE
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Vette(s): 1979 Red #72 C3 Corvette,T-350,Black interior,air,tilt/tele,K&N.And a 1978 Olds Cutlass 350/350,auto,air,2-dr.,buckets
Anyone here decide to switch & info might you be able to share on this?Is it recommended? |confusing| |blinkyeyes| |wink|


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Synthetic Fluid for Tranny,Brakes..........?

Posted: 5/25/03 11:10am Message 2 of 4
phxraptor
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Vette(s): 81 Dark metallic blue/camel leather,polished alloys,glass tops,has every option for 81
|smile| My opinion is that if it came with Dino fluid stay with Dino fluid.There may be some exceptions but the old technology is not like the new today and I believe synthetic fluids are for todays vehicles.


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Synthetic Fluid for Tranny,Brakes..........?

Posted: 5/27/03 11:10am Message 3 of 4
soxx35
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Vette(s): 1979 corvette l-82 4-speed t tops no a/c canadian car
when i changed my rear calipers last year i put in valvolines synthetic brake fluid. I havent had any problems or leaks so id recomend it. and it last longer


Synthetic Fluid for Tranny,Brakes..........?

Posted: 5/27/03 11:32am Message 4 of 4
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Vette(s): 1973 Stingray Coupe and C5 and C6 Coupes.
When I rebuilt my 73 I started using synthetics everywhere. Keep in mind everything (and I mean virtually every mechanical part of the car) was replaced with new or rebuilt parts.

However, if you are just replacing fluids...

If you have used non-syns forever and are not replacing / installing new hardware I would recommend continuing with non-syns.

-- OR --

Rumor has it that synthetics are O.K. to use in older cars... however, if you decide to switch to synthetics don't ever go back to non-syns.

|wavey|


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