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    Default Trans Oil Leak

    I have a leak in my oil cooler, where can I refill this oil, and what type of fluid should i use?
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    have to pump the oil up through the pan, try to get a synthetic dextron III
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    Quote Originally Posted by 632 Regal
    have to pump the oil up through the pan, try to get a synthetic dextron III
    Great thanks, will do!
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    saj3n - Your 530 has a ZF 5HP30 which requires either Shell or Esso oil to be used. http://www.zf-group.com/am/pc/pt/ampcpt04.phtml

    Do a quick search on 5HP30 for more info!

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    the 530 has the 5HP18...uses the cheap stuff.

    Quote Originally Posted by byurko
    saj3n - Your 530 has a ZF 5HP30 which requires either Shell or Esso oil to be used. http://www.zf-group.com/am/pc/pt/ampcpt04.phtml

    Do a quick search on 5HP30 for more info!

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    My bad!!! Just when you think you know something....
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    LOL...thats why we have this board! Unfortunatly you use the expensive stuff.
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