I have a 56 GMC Army 6X6 with a 302 inline 6 and a Hydramatic 4 spd automatic transmisssion. The truck data plate calls for OE 10 oil below 32Deg. and OE 30 above 32 Deg. htese are basically Non- Detergent motor oils. Is there anyone out there that might know what the best oil would be now. There ahs been a lot of changes in oils since 56. Would the Transmission/ Hydralic oils used by Farm Tractors and Industrial equipment be the equivilent? This type oil is used in Allison Transmissions.

I have heard of people using Dexron III. I just wanted to know if any of you have a 50's GMC with this transmission and what you use.

This is my first dealings with this transmission.

Thanks for any help.


Kenneth L. Hollingsworth