Synthetic Trans. Fluid
05-27-2003, 09:10 PM
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Synthetic Trans. Fluid
Looking for some input from the synthetics users. :
Getting ready to do trans service and was wondering what would be a good product to use. AMSOIL [undecided]
Getting ready to do trans service and was wondering what would be a good product to use. AMSOIL [undecided]
05-27-2003, 10:36 PM
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Re:Synthetic Trans. Fluid
I just picked up some Amsoil and a baldwin filter for my tranny. Hopefully I get a chance to change it out soon... ;D<br><br><br>Tony
05-27-2003, 10:47 PM
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Not trying to start an Oil war, I use synthethics, in my 6-sp trans, transfer case, front & rear differentials. I personally use Redline Products. I believe, any good ( brand name) synthethics meeting or in most cases exceeding the manufactures specs is good. I don't run synthethics in my engine, because I change my oil and filter every 3500 miles. I feel the synthethics in the other componets, with-stand higher heat and contain better friction modifiers then petroleum base stocks as those componets are usually neglicated and are under extreme stress.
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05-27-2003, 11:11 PM
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I run Amsoil front to rear. Just put my new ATS tranny in the truck and all it has seen, will ever see, is Amsoil tranny juice. ;D<br>(nothing wrong with the old tranny, just getting ready to add HP ;D)<br>You have to make your own decision on brand. I'm not starting a war here either. :<br><br>Chris
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05-28-2003, 06:23 PM
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Re:Synthetic Trans. Fluid
Thanks for the input guys just wanted to maybe get a better idea on what you thought was the best product. I have about 4,000 miles to make my decision. [undecided]
05-30-2003, 08:47 AM
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I used Redline MTL and a bottle of Pro-Long in my NV5600. After about 1,000 miles I changed it to check how it was doing and there was enough brass in the oil to make a necklace. My guess is that it's not cause of the oil since a lot of people use MTL but it hasn't had any more problems since I switched back to the factory fluid.
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05-30-2003, 11:37 AM
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[quote author=Superduty12v link=board=4;threadid=15209;start=#143826 date=1054302422]<br>I used Redline MTL and a bottle of Pro-Long in my NV5600. After about 1,000 miles I changed it to check how it was doing and there was enough brass in the oil to make a necklace. My guess is that it's not cause of the oil since a lot of people use MTL but it hasn't had any more problems since I switched back to the factory fluid.<br>[/quote]<br><br>DANG!<br><br>And here I just bought, and have sitting out in my garage 4 new bottles of the Redline MTL ready for use in my NV-5600...
05-30-2003, 12:39 PM
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I used synthetic oil in the tranny and had nothign but trouble and changed it back to reg oil. Even with slypage added it still made a grinding noise on turns. Hope this helps
05-30-2003, 03:28 PM
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I was poking around on the Chevron website and they advertise an ATF+3. I didn't think anyone but amsoil claimed the ATF+... Ohh well<br><br>Tony
05-30-2003, 05:02 PM
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I WORK FOR A MOBIL/EXXON DIST.THEY MAKE ALL MOPAR OILS . MOPAR HAS NOW WENT TO A ATF+4 . AS FOR MOBIL 1 I DONT USE IT NOW . BUT THE TIMES I HAVE I'VE HAD NOTING BUT GOOD LUCK.
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