What Tranny Fluid Do I Use

[Tennesseeski]

What type of fluid do you all use in your tranny's? Going to change mine on my new(for me) boat today. It has the Borg Warner velvet drive 1:1 in it. :confused:

[MarkP]

What type of fluid do you all use in your tranny's? Going to change mine on my new(for me) boat today. It has the Borg Warner velvet drive 1:1 in it. :confused:
I’m thinking you had better check your location before you attempt the change :purplaugh

Cracks me up:smile:

[Tennesseeski]

I know my location, just don't know what is the best brand/grade of fluid to use.

[ski_king]

Dexron fluid for your transmission.

Not sure what to recommend for your tranny.......

[Tennesseeski]

We sometimes refer to the transmission as the tranny and I didn't see the humor in it till now!! :o Do I just use the same as I would in a car transmission? How many quarts will it hold?

[ski_king]

We sometimes refer to the transmission as the tranny and I didn't see the humor in it till now!! :o Do I just use the same as I would in a car transmission? How many quarts will it hold?
Its a running joke on here........ :D
My manual indicates 1.3 quarts, same fluid as a car.

[Tennesseeski]

1.3 Wow that isn't much fluid at all! I was guessing about 3 quarts. Thats why they make manuals though. How often do you chage it? I was thinking once a year.

[MarkP]

I think the manual tells you 100 hrs.

Just take note of the amount you remove and replace that amount. Then check the fluid..

[ski_king]

Guess we better double check, what year and transmission model number. My manual is a mid 80's and the transmission is listed as a 71-C and is mounted at a 15 degree angle.

[Tennesseeski]

Good idea!!

[PE4ME]

thought it was 2 quarts for 1.1, most tranny fluids now are covered with the new brands..."works in all tranny's that require DEXtron I-V, ATF etc."

[ski_king]

I guess it may vary depending on the cooler and ose lengths. Best is to go by the dip stick.