Mag 1 syn ATF

[Bob_E]

Thinking about dropping the tranny pan in my Mazda and changing the filter and refill. Anyone tried or heard anything about Mag 1 ATF?

http://www.mag1.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=36159235-618e-4af7-a481-14ddad5f3bad

I searched the forum and couldn't find anything.
I am also considering Mobil 1 and Amsoil.
Any thoughts?
Thanks.

 

[tommygunn]

Mag 1 synthetic ATF is awesome. I'm a huge fan of it!

Also, check out their low-viscosity version

It's very cheap on Amazon ($3.99/qt) and even at Pep Boys the price isn't bad. Part #64092

 

[Voltmaster]

I wouldnt use it if your under warranty , or for long drain intervals.
Other than that, it should be good.

 

[Texan4Life]

I have come to respect mag1 products and having a good value for the specs they meet. Plus you can usually get a good price with free shipping on amazon.

M1 and Amsoil are in a higher tier than mag1, but of course so is the price.

my .02

 

[Bob_E]

Originally Posted By: Voltmaster
I wouldnt use it if your under warranty , or for long drain intervals.
Other than that, it should be good.


What would you consider a long drain interval? I am going with every 30k from here on, would it be sufficient for that?
Or should I just open my wallet a little more and spring for M1 or Amsoil?

 

[2oldtommy]

I would not use anything other than Mazda ATF during the warranty period.FWIW

Oldtommy

 

[mongo161]

I would use the Mag 1 with confidence for a long run, as long as it meets the spec's for your vehicle.

I'm running M1 ATF in my 1997 Toyota 4Runner, that is spec'd for Dex III, and the ATF fluid is still bright red after 45 K miles on the fluid.

The only reason I'm running M1 is due to the fact, that at one time, the discount codes were applicable to ATF at Advance Auto Parts.....so I loaded up on M1 for about $4 a quart after discounts.

I also added a 10 to 12 ounce bottle of Lube Guard Red which is something to consider.

IMO....Mag 1, out of Nebraska, makes some real stellar products.

 

[salv]

Everything Mag 1 is an excellent product.

 

[TrevorS]

2 questions:

Why on their spec sheet do they say "Suitable for Use" and "Meets Requirements"? What's the difference?

Do you think this is comparable for Mercon V use to M1? M1 and Amsoil seem to last longer than semi syn MV fluids so could Mag1 be a significant upgrade with no price premium?

 

[Bob_E]

Mercon V and Mazda V are NOT the same fluid. The Ford equivalent to Mazda is FRN 5.
Mercon V and Mazda V are not interchangeable

 

[Bob_E]

Thanks to BITOG for that piece of knowledge, learning a lot about oil and fluids here.

 

[TrevorS]

Originally Posted By: Bob_E
Mercon V and Mazda V are NOT the same fluid. The Ford equivalent to Mazda is FRN 5.
Mercon V and Mazda V are not interchangeable



Yep, myself and many others already know that.

If you were pointing this out because I asked a question about Mercon V, I asked that question because Mag 1 says it meets Mercon V requirements and is a full syn. Just like M1 and Amsoil. At one time M1 was officially licensed Mercon V.

 

[Wilhelm_D]

Originally Posted By: Bob_E
Thinking about dropping the tranny pan in my Mazda and changing the filter and refill. Anyone tried or heard anything about Mag 1 ATF?

http://www.mag1.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=36159235-618e-4af7-a481-14ddad5f3bad


This is a trade name of Warren Distribution. Warren is one of the smaller lubricant companies, along the lines of Schaeffer and some of the other regionals. I'd call them a blender rather than a manufacturer.

I've seen them on DOD contract awards for spec lubricants.

The spec sheet really doesn't tell you much. Were I to guess I would say it is a Group III base with one of the large additive company's multi-vehicle ATF packages.

 

[Bob_E]

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Yep, myself and many others already know that.

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Sorry I guess I got a little too full of myself there.

 

[panthermike]

I just ordered the low-viscosity version for the Honda. That price on Amazon was too good to pass up. I'll update on how it goes.