Cadetpuller, you are in the same situation I'm in. Yes, I can drive 3-4 hours round trip to get the correct fluid or have it shipped to me for around $50 a gallon. Messicks has it for $30/gallon + shipping. There are other fluids out there that meet the specs of Hy-Tran but don't have the water gelling capabilities (I don't want that anyhow).
This thread will most likely get locked because this is always a heated debate but I always like to jump in and have some fun.