If your trans fluid is clear it is what they called a type c fluid. I had the same in my 55 and it is compatable with the Dextron varieties. Mine had a screeen rather than a filter thank god. Changed the oil and it was fine. Trans fluid in the power steerring i'm not sure about. does it go off the back of the generator? I use clear power steering fluid i mine and the filters are the same as the 58 ford power steeing units and can be bought at Galleys Filters. RC good luck aptden30@xxxxxxx wrote: > this 53 imperial i own has one of the first > automatic transmissions chrysler > put in their cars. i got a 53 owners manual but i > guess it is for one of the > earlier production models because it only talks > about the fluid drive. i need > to know what type of trans fluid it should use? > also, can synthetic oil be used > in the hemi engine? what type of power steering > fluid, the same as the > trans.? i am having the power brake booster rebuilt > and if anyone knows the proper > way to bleed it and the rest of the system when it > is re-installed i would > appreciate that info. thanks dennis > >