Aftermarket vs. OEM Transmission filter/seal kit?
#16
Moderator
But hey we still have ethanol I went to my local Kragen/O'reily last nite and only saw Valvoline ATF full synthetic for $5ea. My plan is to use the cheaper fluid for the first 2 drain/fill and then Amsoil on the final (along with new crush washers and pan gasket) to reach 70% fresh tranny fluid.
Was this your process as well (using cheaper fluid on first and 2nd refills)?
Was this your process as well (using cheaper fluid on first and 2nd refills)?
Rethink..
Multi-drain and fill is to get enough of the new fluid in the torque converter etc. So if you use sub-standard stuff, that will remain in the system.
Salim
#17
Driver
Thread Starter
Update question:
I'm curious how you guys feel about having 75% fresh synthetic mixing with 25% leftover (old) "non-sythetic" ATF after the multi-drain/fill?
Did you notice anything on performance of the tranny- sound, power, etc?
Last edited by Ryan300; 01-10-11 at 07:21 PM.
#19
Super Moderator
First time I switched from Type IV to Amsoil, I felt a difference on the first drain and fill. Also, smoother shifting, vehicle felt more fluid...more pep on the light. I am using Redline D4 right now as a test.
#20
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#21
Super Moderator
Right after the first drain and fill (Type IV to Amsoil), I took off down the street and it felt more fluid between the gears changes than when I had previously done those changes alone with Type IV. Felt like a 'second wind' or burst of energy on the acceleration and the gear changovers were like silk.
Give you probably a better analogy, it felt like I had just put air pressure back into the tires and the vehicle was accelerating better.
Give you probably a better analogy, it felt like I had just put air pressure back into the tires and the vehicle was accelerating better.
#22
Driver
Thread Starter
I probably should have asked this long time ago, but how many qts did you use per drain/fill? I'm thinking 5 qts per drain/fill (3x) to achieve 75% clean ATF.
Is this correct?
Is this correct?
#23
#24
Right after the first drain and fill (Type IV to Amsoil), I took off down the street and it felt more fluid between the gears changes than when I had previously done those changes alone with Type IV. Felt like a 'second wind' or burst of energy on the acceleration and the gear changovers were like silk.
Give you probably a better analogy, it felt like I had just put air pressure back into the tires and the vehicle was accelerating better.
Give you probably a better analogy, it felt like I had just put air pressure back into the tires and the vehicle was accelerating better.
#25
Super Moderator
I am considering using Toyota WS fluid (or its equivilent) on the next tranny fluid 'drop & drain' on my 99 RX. Do you or others on this board recommend using this new fluid? I understand that it is supposed to be backwards compatable, but would like to hear comments. The newer fluid appears to be more MPG friendly due to it having a lower viscosity or at least appearing that way. I am also hoping there would be other benefits of the newer fluid.
#26
I'd stick to something that is Type IV compatible. Where I might have been tempted to do this (and WS fluid didn't exist) was when the vehicle was a lot younger (like practically new). However, same as with engine oil, as these vehicles get older, they like to chew oil (engine or tranny) and they need that extra viscosity. In addition, I'd also like to eliminate the potential for leaks as my vehicle gets older.
#27
Driver School Candidate
I have been using Redline D4 ATF for a almost a year now. Shifts are very smooth, though I don't know how different it is than Type IV. I had Type IV for about 10,000 miles before I replaced it with Redline and I didn't notice any difference. However, many BMW enthusiasts trust Redline so I will probably continue using it.
#28
Driver
Thread Starter
Has anyone replaced their pan drain plug with a magnetic drain plug similar to the transfer case drain plug? It should pick up more metal residue/gunk instead of just having one magnetic.
I wonder why Lexus didn't use two magnetic drain plugs? Is it overkill if 2 magnetic drain plugs are used?
I wonder why Lexus didn't use two magnetic drain plugs? Is it overkill if 2 magnetic drain plugs are used?
#29