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Fluid - M/T

Manual Transmission Fluid

Inspect for color coded fluid identification label, usually affixed to passenger side of the transmission bellhousing. Verify fluid before topping up or refilling transmission.

Green Label [3] GLS Gear Lubricant, Special
Mobil SHC 630, synthetic lubricant

Red Label [3] AF3 Dexron III Automatic transmission fluid

No Label [4] 80W GL-4 Gear Oil, API Service GL-4
May use 20, 30, or 40 SG Motor Oil to improve shift effort.


[3] Units that are factory filled with AF or GLS are fitted with 17mm external hex head drain and fill plugs.
[4] Units that are factory filled with GL-4 are fitted with 17mm internal hex (Allen) head drain and fill plugs.