Transaxle Additives?

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07-28-12, 07:27 AM

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Transaxle Additives?

Just finished a drain on my '99 RX with 128,000 miles. Going to refill with T-IV.

Does anyone recommend, advise against, or have any experience with additives like Slick 50 or the like?

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07-28-12, 07:49 AM

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IMHO, Stay away from additives.

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07-28-12, 08:49 AM

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Thanks again, Vish...that's what I've heard, but figured I'd float it on the forum.

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07-28-12, 04:46 PM

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Thanks again, Vish...that's what I've heard, but figured I'd float it on the forum.

Yup, you're welcome!

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07-29-12, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ricco750

Just finished a drain on my '99 RX with 128,000 miles. Going to refill with T-IV.

Does anyone recommend, advise against, or have any experience with additives like Slick 50 or the like?

Curious - are you on your original transmission?

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07-29-12, 05:24 AM

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Curious - are you on your original transmission?

Yes. I got it three years ago from my mother-in-law after it threw a rod through the pan. I had Lexus rebuild it with a new shortblock. Everything is still running great. She had purchased the car in '02 with 40K miles on it.

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