TheAMCForum.com Homepage
Forum Home Forum Home > The Garage > Transmission & Drivetrain
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - Flash-o-matic Trans
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

Click for TheAMCForum Rules / Click for PDF version of Forum Rules
Your donations help keep this valuable resource free and growing. Thank you.

Flash-o-matic Trans
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>
Author
Message
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
1964Classic770 View Drop Down
AMC Fan
AMC Fan
Avatar

Joined: Nov/03/2017
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 29 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 1964Classic770 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Flash-o-matic Trans
    Posted: Mar/14/2018 at 12:42pm
I just put in a new filter & will be putting the pan back on shortly.

The Manual says Type"A" AQ-AFT Suffix "A"

I have seen Dexron III , IV , & VI.

What should be used?

Can I mix different brands if they are the same type?

Thanks.

Noel
Back to Top
pacerman View Drop Down
Supporter of TheAMCForum
Supporter of TheAMCForum


Joined: Jul/03/2007
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 9057 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote pacerman Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Mar/14/2018 at 1:20pm
Yes you can mix different brands.  I have read that any Dexron prior to Dexron IV is backward compatible with the older blends of transmission fluid.  Also, I think if you search on the net, you can still find Type A tranny fluid but most people don't bother to do that.  
Happiness is making something out of nothing.
Back to Top
1964Classic770 View Drop Down
AMC Fan
AMC Fan
Avatar

Joined: Nov/03/2017
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 29 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 1964Classic770 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Mar/14/2018 at 3:32pm
Thanks for the advice - just to be clear you are saying that I can use dexron III.
Back to Top
rocklandrambler View Drop Down
AMC Addicted
AMC Addicted
Avatar

Joined: Feb/09/2013
Location: Nanuet, NY
Status: Offline
Points: 3953 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote rocklandrambler Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Mar/14/2018 at 5:08pm
I've used Dexron III in two Flash-o-matics and never had a problem.  One a '64 Classic and the other a '65 American.
Past AMC's
1974 Hornet X (new)
1975 Gremlin X (new)
1964 Classic 660 Cross Country
1965 American 440-H
Back to Top
1964Classic770 View Drop Down
AMC Fan
AMC Fan
Avatar

Joined: Nov/03/2017
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 29 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 1964Classic770 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Mar/14/2018 at 7:04pm
Thanks again - i will be using dexron III....
Back to Top
tomj View Drop Down
AMC Addicted
AMC Addicted
Avatar

Joined: Jan/27/2010
Location: earth
Status: Offline
Points: 7544 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote tomj Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Mar/15/2018 at 10:51pm
i used dexron II in an air-cooled flashomatic that i personally put 350,000 miles on (two full teardowns in 21 years plus fluid change/band adjust every 3-5 yrs). it's the right fluid to use today.
1960 Rambler Super two-door wagon, OHV auto
1961 Roadster American, 195.6 OHV, T5
http://www.ramblerLore.com
Back to Top
Someassemblyrqd View Drop Down
Supporter of TheAMCForum
Supporter of TheAMCForum
Avatar

Joined: Jul/02/2012
Location: Renton, wa
Status: Offline
Points: 458 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Someassemblyrqd Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Mar/17/2018 at 7:33pm
I’m not tranny fluid savvy; what is dexron/mercon and how does that relate to the just dexron?
Greg E.
Back to Top
1964Classic770 View Drop Down
AMC Fan
AMC Fan
Avatar

Joined: Nov/03/2017
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 29 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 1964Classic770 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Mar/18/2018 at 8:18am
I also am not tranny fluid savvy - the manual calls for Type A and all my investigation took me to Dexron as the alternative to Type A. This was confirmed by the good people on this site as well as others I have spoke to. The technical explanation really isn't important to me as I wouldn't understand it any way... 
Back to Top
SEdmonds View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar

Joined: Jun/21/2009
Location: Arizona
Status: Offline
Points: 8196 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote SEdmonds Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Mar/18/2018 at 6:55pm
I hesitate to post as I am the heretic here. My car - 327 flash-o-matic - has run on type F since it was nearly new. My dad always said it slipped on type A when it was available. Bill D is facepalming right now..."Suzanne, don't tell them that....". I figure my car has been happy with it for 53 years. If I changed to Dex, it would likely blow up.

Edited by SEdmonds - Mar/18/2018 at 7:45pm
Back to Top
1964Classic770 View Drop Down
AMC Fan
AMC Fan
Avatar

Joined: Nov/03/2017
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 29 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 1964Classic770 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Mar/18/2018 at 8:01pm
Good story - possibly a lesson for us all - no way is the only way????

Thganks
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.03
Copyright ©2001-2019 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 0.172 seconds.
All content of this site Copyright © 2018 TheAMCForum unless otherwise noted, all rights reserved.
PROBLEMS LOGGING IN or REGISTERING:
If you have problems logging in or registering, then please contact a Moderator or