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Old November 13th, 2016, 10:55 AM
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Which ATF ?

want to know which transmission fluid to use in my '49 Olds 88 Hydramatic?
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Old November 13th, 2016, 06:13 PM
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Dexron III / Mercon has worked just fine in early Hydramatics .
If you have old or original fluid in it , I would suggest draining it from both the pan and the torque converter . (The converter has a plug in it .) And refilling with new fluid .
Should take about 10 to 12 quarts .
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