Hello All,
I am looking for recommendations for the transmission and radiator fluid on my automatic 1981 spider. It has been sitting so I drained the oil (SAE 30) and will drain the radiator and transmission fluid. I am learning about cars and this one in particular so please bare with me.
Jahmal
1981 Fiat spider Transmission & Coolant recommendations
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Re: 1981 Fiat spider Transmission & Coolant recommendations
As per 1981 Spider Owners manual
- Engine Oil - 10w 40 (15w40 is recommended, but harder to find. DO NOT use Synethic. It will leak)
AND a Zinc Additive
- Coolant - 50/50
- Brake Fluid - Dot 3 (Do not use Synethic. It will destroy the seals in your Master Cylinder and Calipers)
- Manual Transmission - GL -1
- Differential - GL -5 ( 75/90 Gear Oil)
Owners manuals are available and highly recommended. They can be down-loaded free or bought from a Fiat vender specializing in parts for our cars.
Dave.
- Engine Oil - 10w 40 (15w40 is recommended, but harder to find. DO NOT use Synethic. It will leak)
AND a Zinc Additive
- Coolant - 50/50
- Brake Fluid - Dot 3 (Do not use Synethic. It will destroy the seals in your Master Cylinder and Calipers)
- Manual Transmission - GL -1
- Differential - GL -5 ( 75/90 Gear Oil)
Owners manuals are available and highly recommended. They can be down-loaded free or bought from a Fiat vender specializing in parts for our cars.
Dave.
Always looking for curves under blue skies!
Frog2Spider
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Frog2Spider
'81 - 2000 Spider
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Re: 1981 Fiat spider Transmission & Coolant recommendations
Thank you @Frog2Spider
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Re: 1981 Fiat spider Transmission & Coolant recommendations
Don't put GL1 in your automatic.
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Re: 1981 Fiat spider Transmission & Coolant recommendations
Yes, GL1 is for manual transmissions only, as stated. Just re-read your question.
An Automatic transmission is not a Fiat component. The Fiat manual has no automatic specifications and recommends having the transmission checked by a transmission shop, as different GM models were used.
Dave
An Automatic transmission is not a Fiat component. The Fiat manual has no automatic specifications and recommends having the transmission checked by a transmission shop, as different GM models were used.
Dave
Always looking for curves under blue skies!
Frog2Spider
'81 - 2000 Spider
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'81 - 2000 Spider
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Re: 1981 Fiat spider Transmission & Coolant recommendations
@Frog2Spider I am not sure what you mean that the automatic is not a Fiat component. It's a 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 with an automatic transmission. Am I missing something here?
@Nanonevol Do you have a recommendation for the transmission fluid?
Thanks,
Jahmal
@Nanonevol Do you have a recommendation for the transmission fluid?
Thanks,
Jahmal
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Re: 1981 Fiat spider Transmission & Coolant recommendations
All,
I got it. I am showing the Dexron transmission fluid. Thanks for the help. BTW, I do have my manual now!
Jahmal
I got it. I am showing the Dexron transmission fluid. Thanks for the help. BTW, I do have my manual now!
Jahmal
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Re: 1981 Fiat spider Transmission & Coolant recommendations
They used a 3 speed Chevy automatic transmission, from a Chevette if I am not mistaken.
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