Pure Guard Global ATF... Any Good?
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Pure Guard Global ATF... Any Good?
Hey guys!
Just purchased a used RX330 and while looking through the paperwork I found a transmission service. Unfortunately, they didn't use OEM fluids and used Pure Guard Global ATF fluid instead. I have never heard or used it before. I'm debating going to a Lexus dealer and buying new fluid and doing a drain and fill myself.
Any thoughts?
Just purchased a used RX330 and while looking through the paperwork I found a transmission service. Unfortunately, they didn't use OEM fluids and used Pure Guard Global ATF fluid instead. I have never heard or used it before. I'm debating going to a Lexus dealer and buying new fluid and doing a drain and fill myself.
Any thoughts?
Last edited by RA40; Nov 25, 2015 at 10:24 AM. Reason: personal info edited
Their spec sheet:
http://www.sterlingpetroleum.com/sit...fspecsheet.pdf
They list this as Type IV compatible and "satisfactory" for WS transmissions. I prefer Type IV though are are compatible fluids that will perform fine in the transmission. Up to your comfort level whether to drain this out.
http://www.sterlingpetroleum.com/sit...fspecsheet.pdf
They list this as Type IV compatible and "satisfactory" for WS transmissions. I prefer Type IV though are are compatible fluids that will perform fine in the transmission. Up to your comfort level whether to drain this out.
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Their spec sheet:
http://www.sterlingpetroleum.com/sit...fspecsheet.pdf
They list this as Type IV compatible and "satisfactory" for WS transmissions. I prefer Type IV though are are compatible fluids that will perform fine in the transmission. Up to your comfort level whether to drain this out.
http://www.sterlingpetroleum.com/sit...fspecsheet.pdf
They list this as Type IV compatible and "satisfactory" for WS transmissions. I prefer Type IV though are are compatible fluids that will perform fine in the transmission. Up to your comfort level whether to drain this out.
Thank you! That's reassuring. I will change it in 30k miles.
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FWIW, most of these "generic" fluids use the same additive package from Lubrizol or Afton Chemical - just the base oil will be different. I'm all for OEM fluids - but I used Valvoline MaxLife ATF with no ill effects. As of matter of fact, a well-known local independent shop that works exclusively on Japanese cars uses Castrol Transmax Import in most things that don't call for Type-WS/Nissan-Matic/Subaru HP or Mazda-Ford M-V fluid.
If it makes you feel better, a drain and fill with either Toyota T-IV or a good aftermarket fluid like Valvoline MaxLife/Castrol Import wouldn't hurt.
And I'm surprised the filter wasn't swapped out as well, it's a quick 5 minute job once the pan is dropped.
If it makes you feel better, a drain and fill with either Toyota T-IV or a good aftermarket fluid like Valvoline MaxLife/Castrol Import wouldn't hurt.
And I'm surprised the filter wasn't swapped out as well, it's a quick 5 minute job once the pan is dropped.
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