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I use atf-4 mopar dodge transmission, Dealership put it in. There are several good atf at auto stores. A friend of mine uses Advance autos brand and no problems. When u can , add lubegard red to ur transmission, but read the label, fords use another type of lubegard.
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I use atf-4 mopar dodge transmission, Dealership put it in. There are several good atf at auto stores. A friend of mine uses Advance autos brand and no problems. When u can , add lubegard red to ur transmission, but read the label, fords use another type of lubegard.
What does LubeGuard Red do that normal ATF additives can't?
I use atf-4 mopar dodge transmission, Dealership put it in. There are several good atf at auto stores. A friend of mine uses Advance autos brand and no problems. When u can , add lubegard red to ur transmission, but read the label, fords use another type of lubegard.
What does LubeGuard Red do that normal ATF additives can't?
smooths rough transmission shifts, and can keep an old transmission running longer,,go to their webbsite,,,lubegard.com
Use Amsoil, no need for lubegard.
MolaKule
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Fluids?: Redline, RLI, or AMSOIL for now.
You're wise to change ATF (and filter if it has one) at less than 100K. I recommend 30k changes no matter what the manf. state.
Which vehicle are we talking about?
You're wise to change ATF (and filter if it has one) at less than 100K. I recommend 30k changes no matter what the manf. state.
Which vehicle are we talking about?
Originally Posted By: MolaKule
Fluids?: Redline, RLI, or AMSOIL for now.
You're wise to change ATF (and filter if it has one) at less than 100K. I recommend 30k changes no matter what the manf. state.
Which vehicle are we talking about?
The Zuke. I plan on the first swap at 45K. Manf. rec. 90K No worries for my baby. The acura has just been changed again after its transmission swap. 15K ago transmission replaced and at 280K changed with some old school Honda branded Dex 2 I found online. I don't trust multi-vehicle ATF in a car of this advanced age unless someone proves me otherwise.
Fluids?: Redline, RLI, or AMSOIL for now.
You're wise to change ATF (and filter if it has one) at less than 100K. I recommend 30k changes no matter what the manf. state.
Which vehicle are we talking about?
The Zuke. I plan on the first swap at 45K. Manf. rec. 90K No worries for my baby. The acura has just been changed again after its transmission swap. 15K ago transmission replaced and at 280K changed with some old school Honda branded Dex 2 I found online. I don't trust multi-vehicle ATF in a car of this advanced age unless someone proves me otherwise.
Hi,
JHXC - For some decades Castrol have made top of the line ATFs. Some of these have a great track record in racing applications
Ensure that your called for specification is catered for - all ATFs are not the same!In most cases a fullt synthetic ATF has some advantage ove the other - as long as like specifications are compared. They do tend to run a little cooler
JHXC - For some decades Castrol have made top of the line ATFs. Some of these have a great track record in racing applications
Ensure that your called for specification is catered for - all ATFs are not the same!In most cases a fullt synthetic ATF has some advantage ove the other - as long as like specifications are compared. They do tend to run a little cooler
check out lubegard testimonials when u can, knowledge is king, and if u dont want to use it dont, there is some u tube data on it or call them, they are in or near Seattle, Washington. 1800 333 5823
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I use Amsoil when I want to use the best.
It made a huge difference in the butt dyno when used to replace Toyota T-IV.
It made a huge difference in the butt dyno when used to replace Toyota T-IV.
Originally Posted By: MolaKule
Fluids?: Redline, RLI, or AMSOIL for now.
You're wise to change ATF (and filter if it has one) at less than 100K. I recommend 30k changes no matter what the manf. state.
Which vehicle are we talking about?
MolaKule,
Do you recommend a 30K change using full flush (cooler line) or just drain and refill? I have been using Valvolene MaxLife, which is labeled as full synthetic (and I assume that is Group III). My son has a 2000 Maxima which the dealer flushed 29,000 miles ago with their brand, whatever that may have been. I have been thinking of going to Valvoline Dex VI. Would there be an advantage in the way of longer service life with the Dex VI over the MaxLife?
Mark
Fluids?: Redline, RLI, or AMSOIL for now.
You're wise to change ATF (and filter if it has one) at less than 100K. I recommend 30k changes no matter what the manf. state.
Which vehicle are we talking about?
MolaKule,
Do you recommend a 30K change using full flush (cooler line) or just drain and refill? I have been using Valvolene MaxLife, which is labeled as full synthetic (and I assume that is Group III). My son has a 2000 Maxima which the dealer flushed 29,000 miles ago with their brand, whatever that may have been. I have been thinking of going to Valvoline Dex VI. Would there be an advantage in the way of longer service life with the Dex VI over the MaxLife?
Mark
I like the Schaeffer 204SAT, but it can be somewhat difficult to get. When I got my car with 24k on it there was slight shudder on WOT 1-2. I changed to Schaeffer and it was gone instantly.
MolaKule
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Do you recommend a 30K change using full flush (cooler line) or just drain and refill? I have been using Valvolene MaxLife, which is labeled as full synthetic (and I assume that is Group III). My son has a 2000 Maxima which the dealer flushed 29,000 miles ago with their brand, whatever that may have been. I have been thinking of going to Valvoline Dex VI. Would there be an advantage in the way of longer service life with the Dex VI over the MaxLife?
Here is my practice which works for me.
For the PathFinder, which does not have a felt filter element, only a course strainer, I do a pan drain and refill once a year, since it is very easy to do because it has a drain plug.
I use a 1 Liter Graduated plastic cylinder (from any science or chemistry supply house) for measuring and it takes 4.5 L per refill (found that out after much experimentation). Once you find out how much fluid your vehicle takes, make a note of it and get one of these cylinders so you know precisely how much to refill.
In my '08 TrailBlazer, which has a felt filter element, but no drain plug, I pan drain and refill every two years or 30,000 miles with DexronVI.
I think the secret to transmission longevity is in keeping the additive pack fresh in order to fight fluid oxidation, get rid of some insolubles, and keeping the temp as moderate as possible.
I would not hesitate to use Valvoline Dexron VI, but in my area, the GM dealer's DexronVI is the same price as Valvoline and Castrol, etc.
BTW, the Schaeffers stuff is good as well. Buy a five-gallon pail and share it or keep it in the basement for all those upcoming drain and refills.
Whether it is Valvoline, Schaeffers, or whatever, they all have to use an approved additive pack and consistent base oils,
Do you recommend a 30K change using full flush (cooler line) or just drain and refill? I have been using Valvolene MaxLife, which is labeled as full synthetic (and I assume that is Group III). My son has a 2000 Maxima which the dealer flushed 29,000 miles ago with their brand, whatever that may have been. I have been thinking of going to Valvoline Dex VI. Would there be an advantage in the way of longer service life with the Dex VI over the MaxLife?
Here is my practice which works for me.
For the PathFinder, which does not have a felt filter element, only a course strainer, I do a pan drain and refill once a year, since it is very easy to do because it has a drain plug.
I use a 1 Liter Graduated plastic cylinder (from any science or chemistry supply house) for measuring and it takes 4.5 L per refill (found that out after much experimentation). Once you find out how much fluid your vehicle takes, make a note of it and get one of these cylinders so you know precisely how much to refill.
In my '08 TrailBlazer, which has a felt filter element, but no drain plug, I pan drain and refill every two years or 30,000 miles with DexronVI.
I think the secret to transmission longevity is in keeping the additive pack fresh in order to fight fluid oxidation, get rid of some insolubles, and keeping the temp as moderate as possible.
I would not hesitate to use Valvoline Dexron VI, but in my area, the GM dealer's DexronVI is the same price as Valvoline and Castrol, etc.
BTW, the Schaeffers stuff is good as well. Buy a five-gallon pail and share it or keep it in the basement for all those upcoming drain and refills.
Whether it is Valvoline, Schaeffers, or whatever, they all have to use an approved additive pack and consistent base oils,
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