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Topic: "Allison C-4"
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bluetech
Gearhead Posts: 153
From: Far and Away
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 01-19-2002 02:41 AM
   
I got across a can of ATF made by Caltex. It says recommended for Allison C-4. Is this the C-4 trans used by Fords?
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bluetech
Gearhead Posts: 153
From: Far and Away
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 01-19-2002 06:03 AM
Did some research on Allison C-4. Turns out this is not a trans but a specification for an oil type. No relation to our C4s  Now, I really have a problem. I poured this into my C4 and I'm worried that this is the wrong type. I know I have to use type F but I can't find type F here.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 20027
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-19-2002 04:26 PM
If it's just one quart, I wouldn't worry about it. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
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bluetech
Gearhead Posts: 153
From: Far and Away
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 01-19-2002 06:05 PM
I added only half quart. Besides, other fluids specified for Allison C-4 are also recommended for type F. Thanks.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 544
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 01-19-2002 11:12 PM
Hi Ed! I could just as easily tell you this over the phone, but what the heh  I used the easy-to-find Caltex ATF for more than a year, then decided to give the hard-to-find Pennzoil a try. No difference, as far as I could see. The Caltex stuff is just fine.
Simon
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bluetech
Gearhead Posts: 153
From: Far and Away
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 01-19-2002 11:51 PM
Simon, I think I'm just paranoid regarding this type F stuff. Others say that as long as its ATF it will do the job. Thanks.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 20027
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-20-2002 04:25 PM
No, you want type F in your Ford. It's a different viscosity. I'd look some more. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
MCA Member # 47773
Let a smile be your umbrella, and your butt will get soaking wet!
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