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05-05-2010, 09:24 AM
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Tranny fluid change question
I have a 1992 Maristar 210 with the velvet 1:1 transmission. Bought it end of the season last year and am trying to catch up on maintenance. I went to look at the transmission fluid and this is what I found.
The picture makes it look a little darker than it really is. My question is what can I put back in the transmission? I can't tell if this is motor oil or transmission fluid or does that even matter? Can 15w40 be used in the direct drive transmissions? I can not see any trace of red. My plan is to change it 2-3 times this season until it cleans up. Thanks D 
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05-05-2010, 09:44 AM
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That sure looks like motor oil. There was period of time where 15w-40 was recommended.
I think ATF fluid makes more sense but either will do...check the manual. FWIW, I have a 1993 1:1 velvet drive with ATF in it and it works great.
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05-05-2010, 10:25 AM
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There wouldn't be a problem with the residual oil mixing with the new transmission fluid. If it were me, I would change it, run it, change it again and run it again; and so on, until the fluid was clear and red.
Good luck!
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05-05-2010, 10:27 AM
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You want to use Dexron/Mercon in your Velvet Drive 1:1. The motor oil recommendation was for gear reduction transmissions on models within the last ten years. Change it a couple of times if you suspect there is motor oil. In this application, it is not better left unchanged.
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05-05-2010, 10:38 AM
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05-05-2010, 10:43 AM
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No difference of which I'm aware. Just the latest incarnation. Either will be fine.
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