Date:         Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:41:11 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Auto tranny Fluid Mix ? Dexron III
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Just wanted to say I got tranny done. Old filter was pretty holey.  3 Qts
Royal Purple in so far and will check level in am.  Thanks to all for the
advice.  Feels good to get it done.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
73 Beetle


On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 1:01 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:

> Pan is out.  Gasket is a real SOB to keep inplace for reinstall, so couple
> dots of permatex and sitting for a minute then will put back in.  How can I
> get more fluid out <If you're just dropping the pan I think you only drain
> about 3.5 qts. Measure what comes out and put that much back in as a start,
> then run it til warm and top it off. >
> Otherwise, I will do as stated below.  Thanks all.
>
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>
>
>   On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 12:29 PM, Roger VanTill <motelvw@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> If you're just dropping the pan I think you only drain about 3.5 qts.
>> Measure what comes out and put that much back in as a start, then run it til
>> warm and top it off.
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 11:20 AM, Michael Sullivan <
>> sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> well, seems that Royal Purple is Dexron III compatible per the website.
>>> Guess I posted prematurely. Thanks.
>>> Michael in San Antonio
>>> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>>> 73 Beetle
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 10:15 AM, Michael Sullivan
>>> <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:
>>>
>>> > Just wanted to double check...bought 4 qts of Royal Purple and relaized
>>> i
>>> > need about 6+.  I have 3 qts of Valvoline Maxlife Dexron III.  Can I
>>> mix
>>> > these?  Gonna drain the tranny in a minute.  thanks.
>>> > Michael in San Antonio
>>> > 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>>> > 73 Beetle
>>> >
>>>
>>
>>
>