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Just replaced VR-1 in a zero-turn mower.

Charity = Love in action

I had to give an '05 away because of TIPM and ECM issues. Plenty of videos on the tube about them.

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ATF+4, I prefer to not use multi vehicle formulas.

I have bought over $100K in new Honda's and they never did anything for me, even under warranty. I lean more to Toyota now but none of them are as good since the mid 2000's.

Get well soon.

Outsourcing for the bottom line Mike. They are better than Red Ryder and Monroe.

You would not get an accurate torque reading with Loctite applied and would break the seal trying. If you put the German torque of Guten-Tight on it with the Loctite it will be fine. As mentioned, marking the nuts will ease your mind.

Has the gap opened up on one of them more than the others?

Slow but better than not refreshing. Pull the covers so you can wipe out the slime. Use Mopar gear RTV or compatible black gear oil RTV silicone.

At least make the axle pairs match. Buying two front a/m will cost the same as getting one OEM.

The R-410a runs at a much higher pressure and the new coils leak and need replacing early and often. There is a substitute for R-22 now so stay with the old units as long as you can. All brands of new equipment have designed obsolescence built into them now. In fact, if you can buy a used unit...

I feel regular Type 4 ATF changes will get it there, especially if he adds an auxiliary transmission cooler.

I have the Premier on my Accord (known for road noise) and I feel they are the best money can buy for the requirements you list. Wet braking holds top priority for me. I have the Pilot Sport A/S 3+ on my smaller cars and they stick to wet roads even better. Both of these would please you, the...