2001 Mazda Tribute atf

[urrlord]

We have the above mentioned vehicle.We bought it with 110k miles in 2006.IIRC I did a drain and refill a year or so after purchase.In 2014 the vehicle developed a hard/bump shift going 2-3 and would drop out of over drive hard.I did a drain and refill with a gallon of Supertech Dexron/Mercon ,that got rid of about 70% of the problems.About 2 weeks ago I did another d&r with 3.5 quarts of Warren Dexron/Mercon.After this the bump shift 2-3 is gone and no more hard drops out of o/d.We now have 180k on the vehicle and it is shifting butter smooth.The fluid has never darkened or developed an odor.I'm hoping to get to 200k in this vehicle.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Sounds good!

You may want to consider a synthetic ATF, like Maxlife. It will give you longer service life or at least more of a cushion.

 

[crazyoildude]

Is that the v6 or the 4 ??

 

[wander2039]

Being in GA you don't have the rusting problem and with a trans service every 30k should last you a bit longer. You could put 2 Lubeguard Red's in and go 50k. On the recent trans change on ours used Maxlife, no problems!

 

[urrlord]

It is the v6,plenty of power. crazyoildude

IIRC I put lubegard red in the earliest D&R .I went with the Warren fluid because I wanted a bit higher boron and according to PQIA Warren is a bit higher than most and it was only $2.50 a qt at a local store.The only rust is where I had a paint peel the size of a quarter on the hood.Eric Smith

Other than some gitches w/the anti theft system and an intermittant bad idle it has been an excellant vehicle.

 

[wander2039]

Did you get the intermittent bad idle fixed? Ours did a loop.. high.. low .. high.. low. Turns out was caused by the PS pressure sensor. It's located right by the left hand COP. I'll admit ours has had a few issue's but overall has been a excellent little SUV. Ours desperately needs new struts/springs right now but since we don't drive as much it's low on the list.

 

[crazyoildude]

3.0 good engine
I have used max life atf in those.. Drain via drain plug and refill... No filter change.

 

[urrlord]

Originally Posted By: Eric Smith
Did you get the intermittent bad idle fixed? Ours did a loop.. high.. low .. high.. low. Turns out was caused by the PS pressure sensor. It's located right by the left hand COP. I'll admit ours has had a few issue's but overall has been a excellent little SUV. Ours desperately needs new struts/springs right now but since we don't drive as much it's low on the list.


According to rock auto and a number of other sites only the 4cyl have the sensor.At least I cannot find a parts listing for a 6cyl application.???????

 

[wander2039]

Can't recall if I looked up back then. What I did as pull the connector and jump it with a straight wire. Doesn't kick up but never had a problem, don't think the 6 needs it. I can take a pic if it helps.

 

[urrlord]

Originally Posted By: Eric Smith
Can't recall if I looked up back then. What I did as pull the connector and jump it with a straight wire. Doesn't kick up but never had a problem, don't think the 6 needs it. I can take a pic if it helps.


That would be great . I have cleaned the various sensors,replaced some of them,use fuel system treatments,intake spray cleaners etc.
The bad idle is only a quarter of what it once was but getting it to stop would be great.

The vehicle has the loud Ford power steering pump.
I have did the turkey baster fluid removal and replacement of a 12 oz bottle once every two weeks for a total of 5 times.I added 2 oz of MMO about 2 cycles ago.Each cycle quietened it down more.Now it is not much louder than a fresh unit.