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Originally Posted by ConnClark
Actually in my case there is some evidence that the tourque converter was more effective. The rpms turned by the engine going up a hill at a fixed speed dropped after the fluid and filter change. No placebo there.
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I'll agree with that, I also experienced a "tighter" torque converter, however, they still don't have lockup.
Our '83's slips almost 350-400rpm when in 4th gear and you give some deeper throttle, we'll see how the switch to synthetic changes it....I am very curious...
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