trans fluid?
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so i'm just wondering how often do you guys change your trans fluid? i just got to 106,xxx and should i start changing the fluid with synthetic fluid every two oil changes (10k miles)? i just want it to be healthy and last me. since i'm a BACK...
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15K is about what I've been doing. It's about 15K since I got back from Mexico and I switched out to Amsoil ATF at that time, which I think is a step above the Toyota Type IV (at least for my bad driving habits).
I am going to give everyone a bit of a revelation, I may not be going with Amsoil the next time around. Nothing I'd say is wrong here with it, just that I may want to experiment with a different synthetic ATF just as I've done with other fluids.
I already have my tranny filter and gasket ready and just need to order or pick up some fluid and I am going to choose among the following ATFs for a test next time: Eneos, Mobil 1, Redline, Royal Purple and Wolf's Head. I know there's a few people on the forum using some of these fluids so I'd be interested to hear your thoughts so far if you're using one of the ones I just mentioned.
I am going to give everyone a bit of a revelation, I may not be going with Amsoil the next time around. Nothing I'd say is wrong here with it, just that I may want to experiment with a different synthetic ATF just as I've done with other fluids.
I already have my tranny filter and gasket ready and just need to order or pick up some fluid and I am going to choose among the following ATFs for a test next time: Eneos, Mobil 1, Redline, Royal Purple and Wolf's Head. I know there's a few people on the forum using some of these fluids so I'd be interested to hear your thoughts so far if you're using one of the ones I just mentioned.
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Lexmex,
I am with sktn77a too. I too would be interested if you decide to go with the Mobil1 ATF. I bought a quart to use as my power steering fluid. The Mobil1 ATF does not smell "sweet" like Toyota Type T-IV. It actually smells awful compared to T-IV.
I just bought a case of T-IV recently, so once I have used it all up I may also switch over to Mobil1 ATF.
Let us know what you decide to run. Thanks, Lexmex.
I am with sktn77a too. I too would be interested if you decide to go with the Mobil1 ATF. I bought a quart to use as my power steering fluid. The Mobil1 ATF does not smell "sweet" like Toyota Type T-IV. It actually smells awful compared to T-IV.
I just bought a case of T-IV recently, so once I have used it all up I may also switch over to Mobil1 ATF.
Let us know what you decide to run. Thanks, Lexmex.
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[QUOTE=ivan1;5250465]i've been using wolfs head and it's doing well i think atleast because i'm what you call a "spirited" driver, but not 24/7. any one else using wolfs head?[/QUOTE]
I used it in my 2001 RX,and was very satisfied on how it firmed up the lazy shifts.
I used it in my 2001 RX,and was very satisfied on how it firmed up the lazy shifts.
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I'll keep all your comments in mind. I do have a slight frontrunner among the ones I mentioned (not including Amsoil), but I'll likely decide upon within the next week. I'm initially going to go only with 4 quarts and changing the filter, same as I did with Amsoil's change over about 2 years ago (because if something sucks, I don't want to blow any more $$$ on it).
I have to keep mind, too, and I have to remind myself, that my transmission is modified/upgraded and given my torque converter is, too, (and runs hotter), I've been paying very close attention to chemistry and numbers.
Interesting on Mobil 1 ATF. For years, I always had access to it, but never the one that covered Type IV. I do however remember there were a husband and wife diplomatic group that brought their Harriers over from Asia (that was a very unique sight in Mexico) and they actually used Mobil 1 ATF (prior to it being approved for Type IV), but I never found out how that turned how for them until they moved to South America for their next tour of duty. Wolf's Head does have a unique plus for me in the fact that it is a Florida company, just like the Restore Oil additive that is based out of Ft. Lauderdale among other Florida lubricant companies.
I been reading a lot on BITOG regarding comparisons and UOAs (where I can find them).
I have to keep mind, too, and I have to remind myself, that my transmission is modified/upgraded and given my torque converter is, too, (and runs hotter), I've been paying very close attention to chemistry and numbers.
Interesting on Mobil 1 ATF. For years, I always had access to it, but never the one that covered Type IV. I do however remember there were a husband and wife diplomatic group that brought their Harriers over from Asia (that was a very unique sight in Mexico) and they actually used Mobil 1 ATF (prior to it being approved for Type IV), but I never found out how that turned how for them until they moved to South America for their next tour of duty. Wolf's Head does have a unique plus for me in the fact that it is a Florida company, just like the Restore Oil additive that is based out of Ft. Lauderdale among other Florida lubricant companies.
I been reading a lot on BITOG regarding comparisons and UOAs (where I can find them).
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Love Royal Purple Max ATF. I have it in the RX and our Camry. I cannot tell any difference between RP and Amsoil.
The only reason I changed from Amsoil to RP was seeing what the RP gear lube did. I could be way off, but I thought....Gees! If the ATF is as good as the gear lub, I'm in.
The only reason I changed from Amsoil to RP was seeing what the RP gear lube did. I could be way off, but I thought....Gees! If the ATF is as good as the gear lub, I'm in.
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I do it 2x a year when I do an oil change. Very much overkill, but costs $20 a pop and adds 15 minutes to the oil change. A "flush" from the dealer is $150 so I figure it's roughly the same cost as having the dealer do it every 4 years or so, but this way my fluid is always clean.
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I do it 2x a year when I do an oil change. Very much overkill, but costs $20 a pop and adds 15 minutes to the oil change. A "flush" from the dealer is $150 so I figure it's roughly the same cost as having the sealer do it every 4 years or so, but this way my fluid is always clean.
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I'm going to let the cat out of the bag, the one I'm going to try this time is Redline D4,
http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=51&pcid=9
I'm supposed to get it today and if it gets a bit warmer (it's 63 and chance of rain), I'll change out the fluid and filter.
I'm going to elaborate later why I chose this fluid to try.
http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=51&pcid=9
I'm supposed to get it today and if it gets a bit warmer (it's 63 and chance of rain), I'll change out the fluid and filter.
I'm going to elaborate later why I chose this fluid to try.
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The torque converter you really can't clean per se. It doesn't have a plug like say the torque convert plug you might see on a Mercedes.
Last time I had the tranny out of the vehicle, I had the converter opened up and modified to a high stall.
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