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Mobil ATF+III
Is it safe in a SC400?
Had my transmission flushed and fluid was replaced with this stuff. They used a "transformer kit" (whatever that means), tried searching but only found some cool body kits.lol
My gears started "clunking" into gear on cold starts, should I buy ATFIV and have them change it again? Would overfill cause the "clunking" as well?
Any comments appreciated!
By the way I have read the Auto SC Shifting Tweak as well as many other Hard Shift threads, but this starting happening after my flush so I am convinced it is something the shop did/didn't do.
Again thanks for your thoughts.
Had my transmission flushed and fluid was replaced with this stuff. They used a "transformer kit" (whatever that means), tried searching but only found some cool body kits.lol
My gears started "clunking" into gear on cold starts, should I buy ATFIV and have them change it again? Would overfill cause the "clunking" as well?
Any comments appreciated!
By the way I have read the Auto SC Shifting Tweak as well as many other Hard Shift threads, but this starting happening after my flush so I am convinced it is something the shop did/didn't do.
Again thanks for your thoughts.
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Because the mobile one fluid is "universal" they probably use something like the black bottle of lube guard.
Although I've never used that setup in a Lexus trans, I think it's more likely the trans flush its self caused the problem (sometimes having a high mileage trans flushed does more harm than good)
Although I've never used that setup in a Lexus trans, I think it's more likely the trans flush its self caused the problem (sometimes having a high mileage trans flushed does more harm than good)
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Thanks for the responses!
Checked the website and it is suitable for vehicles that specify Toyota Type-III and Type-IV.
My car has 154,000 miles so I am fearing the worst... would they be liable?
Checked the website and it is suitable for vehicles that specify Toyota Type-III and Type-IV.
My car has 154,000 miles so I am fearing the worst... would they be liable?
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I work at a dealer and have done (and many have done around me) numerous trans flushes. I've only ever heard of one, maybe two transmissions that took a crap right after.
When you say clunking, what do you mean? You said when cold is it ok after it's warm?
I would suggest at least trying a re flush with type4 before condemning the transmission. I've actually been thinking about switching over to a dex3 fluid myself.
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When you say clunking, what do you mean? You said when cold is it ok after it's warm?
I would suggest at least trying a re flush with type4 before condemning the transmission. I've actually been thinking about switching over to a dex3 fluid myself.
KC
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When shifting into gear while still cold every morning, it literally "clunks" into gear. After I've driven for a while, although it still makes a small sound and the rear end seems to move up and down a bit with drive and reverse, it doesn't make the loud clunk noise.
I'll have to drain and replace with T-IV hopefully it will make a difference.
I'll have to drain and replace with T-IV hopefully it will make a difference.
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When shifting into gear while still cold every morning, it literally "clunks" into gear. After I've driven for a while, although it still makes a small sound and the rear end seems to move up and down a bit with drive and reverse, it doesn't make the loud clunk noise.
I'll have to drain and replace with T-IV hopefully it will make a difference.
I'll have to drain and replace with T-IV hopefully it will make a difference.
I ask because I've been considering a swap to dex3 fluid in my SC400. I've read many conflicting statements regarding it's use as a replacement for T4. I am personally looking for a harder / firmer shift.
You should feel my car as it sits now. The car squats a bit when I shift into gear. I wouldn't say it clunks though. But I also have all new motor, trans and diff mounts.
Sounds to me like maybe you have a worn mount somewhere and the transmission is going into gear a little harder than it was before, which insn't really a bad thing. You should check your mounts though.
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I'll be ordering new transmission mounts from pembroke today as well as spark plugs, wires, caps and rotors since it does idle a bit higer when cold. Hope that makes a difference.
To answer your question, I am not noticing much change in the shifting of gears other than when getting out of park. I will pay more attention to it today so I will let you know.
To answer your question, I am not noticing much change in the shifting of gears other than when getting out of park. I will pay more attention to it today so I will let you know.
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