700 r4 trans fluid

[rdobbs]

Gathering parts for 383 build, so far have new 700 r4 trans
with 2800 stall converter and a trans cooler that fits on the
frame rail.
How much trans fluid would be needed for this set up and
what brand is best? Its replacing a muncie 4 spd.
Thanks

[markm]

I would buy at least a case of 12. My 700r4 all have high capicty deep pans with extended pick ups. so I use about 14or 15 quarts. I also use it in power steering in many of my cars. Never gave ATF brands much thought. I even buy type Ftrans fluid, brake fluid , brake clean carb clean screw loose & anti freeze by the case.

[55 Rescue Dog]

I'm getting trans fluid soon for my 4L60E and I was going to pick up about 12 quarts of DEXRON VI, which is probably what to use.

[markm]

Dex XI was not invented until long after the day of the 700r4. Sometime around 2006 as I recall. It cost twice as much to buy.

[Rick_L]

Just looked on O'Reillys. Most Dexron 6 synthetic is around $8 a quart. Most Dexron 3 is around $6.50 a quart. No Dexron 4 or 5, or anythng below 3. I did find some ACDelco Dexron 6 at $6.50. I guess that could be a mistake in description or something they don't really have though. But it's not double.

[55 Rescue Dog]

Just picked up some Vavoline DEX VI at Menards for $4.97qt.

[markm]

Just looked on O'Reillys. Most Dexron 6 synthetic is around $8 a quart. Most Dexron 3 is around $6.50 a quart. No Dexron 4 or 5, or anythng below 3. I did find some ACDelco Dexron 6 at $6.50. I guess that could be a mistake in description or something they don't really have though. But it's not double.


I don't buy anything from Slow Riley, my cost on Dex III is about $2.35 and Dex VI for my girlfriend's car was about $5.