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==Automatic transmission==
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As of 2013 there are the following ATF formulations:
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*'''ATF+4''' - Most Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler
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*'''Mercon V''' - Most Ford, Mercury, Lincoln
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*'''Mercon LV''' - Some Ford(Duratec HE), Mazda in Europe or Asia
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*'''Dexron VI''' - Most GM and pre-2004 Toyota products, some Ford applications
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*'''ATF DW-1''' - All Honda and Acura (except CVT)
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*'''SP-III''' - All Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Kia (except CVT and dual clutch)
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*'''Matic S''', '''Matic K''', '''Matic D''' - Jatco transmissions, used in Nissan and Subaru vehicles
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*'''Toyota ATF-WS''' - All 2004 and later Toyota including hybrids
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==Manual transmission/transfer case==
 
==Manual transmission/transfer case==
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===Muncie 4-speed===
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A GL4 spec non synthetic gear oil is recommended.
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The problem with using synthetic transmission lubricants is the 'threads' on the inside of the bronze synchro ring are there to 'cut through' the oil film, and the trans uses the lube as a sort of a friction brake. Really slippery lubricants can allow the synchro ring to skate across the film and the gearbox won't 'slow down' quickly enough, causing slower, noisier gear changes.
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If you must use a synthetic, use Royal Purple MAX GEAR (NOT "Synchromesh") in the 75w90 range (140w is not necessary). For the Muncie, 1 quart is all you need. (There was a lot of casting core problems and the fill and drain plug locations migrated during production, which makes the 'fill until it leaks out of the fill hole out' problematic.)
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For a GL4 non synthetic:
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*Brad Penn Grade 1 ‘Classic’ Multi-Purpose GL-4 80W-90 
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*Sta-Lube GL4 75w90 sold through Napa
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*Valvoline in white (not blue) bottle
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*Amsoil MTG GL4 75w-90
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===Factory recommendations manual trans/transfer case===
 
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==Resources==
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*[[Transmission coolers]]
  
 
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