Lucas Transmission Fix Oil
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Which would be better Lucas or the Slick 50 additive, they both cost the same.
Chrysler ran into a bunch of trouble on their late 80's A604 transmissions because the dipstick and, as far as I can remember, the owner's manual said that Dexron II was the proper fluid type, when it was fully known that the only fluid type that should ever be used in the transmissions is ATF+3. They corrected this problem in 91 or 92 if I recall correctly. This problem apparently didn't affect the 3 speed automatics, but people have experimented and said either Dexron II or ATF+3 can be used in these.quote:
Originally posted by Turbozombie:
On the dipstick it does say Dexron II for fluid type.
http://www.autobarn.net/platunatfpro.html
If you suspect it is because of the wrong transmission fluid, use the Lubegard.
It is most likely just failing, wherein the Lucas might help (if it is failing you really have nothing to lose).
The Slick 50 High Mileage transmission additive is not a Teflon based product, unlike the oil additive.
If you suspect it is because of the wrong transmission fluid, use the Lubegard.
It is most likely just failing, wherein the Lucas might help (if it is failing you really have nothing to lose).
The Slick 50 High Mileage transmission additive is not a Teflon based product, unlike the oil additive.
Just added Lucas Trans Fix last night, will monitor and see how it goes.
I added it a while back into my tranny. I had one bottle in there for 500miles, then added another bottle and drove another 2000miles (of course I drain the same amount of as the amount of Lucas Transmission Fix I add in). It didn't do anything and didn't improve anything. Just a waste of money IMO.
So I replaced whatever's in my tranny with synthetic ATF and shifting was smoother, even after driving only for 10miles, I noticed the improvement. Its been 13,000 miles of driving since I replaced the fluid.
Lucas Transmission Fix was a waste of money for me.
So I replaced whatever's in my tranny with synthetic ATF and shifting was smoother, even after driving only for 10miles, I noticed the improvement. Its been 13,000 miles of driving since I replaced the fluid.
Lucas Transmission Fix was a waste of money for me.
What kind of trans problems were you having that you needed to put the Lucas additive in?
We put it in my brothers 1993 Ford Explorers steering box and it worked overnight! He was loosing a lot of oil from his lower output seal. The seal kit goes for 36 bucks and another 120-150 CDN in labour so the 10 dollar ATF fix is worth it. It didn't fix his transmission leak which I repaired. It was a vacuum modulator that also goes for 36 bucks. In fact, the thermostat is also 36 bucks! FORD...hehehehe
I'm going to try and get him to replace the seals anyway. You need them to be in good enough condition to use the oil pressure to pop them out.
Cheers, Steve
I'm going to try and get him to replace the seals anyway. You need them to be in good enough condition to use the oil pressure to pop them out.
Cheers, Steve
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