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Jul 25, 2012 | 01:16 AM

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code58

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Originally Posted by Iluvlexus

Bought my 2001 Rx300 last year with 135k. Was well aware of the engine slugging and tranny issues going in. To my dismay the engine oil was 1/2 quart low and the transmission fluid black. Drove great, stated that the last oil change was 8500k ago with none added and the price was right. I bought it with some trepidation and promptly did an AutoRx treatment on both the engine and transmission. Following those I put Pennzoil Ultra 5w-30 with a Baldwin filter in the engine and did a double fluid exchange and filter change on the tranny with Wolfs Head synthetic. Happy to report 12000 miles later it is shifting great and doesn't use a drop of oil. Not sure that my approach made this happen, but it sure made me feel better! Quality synthetic oil and reasonable intervals are the best medicine.

Scott

Sounds like you chose well on the products you use.

Jul 28, 2012 | 08:28 AM

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Partywave

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Originally Posted by code58

Sorry about the "Partywave".

I noticed that when I re-read it tonight. I got a good chuckle (at my own expense). ...

Quite alright

I got a good chuckle out of that too. Word to the wise, keep Partywave (me) out of your engine.

Jul 30, 2012 | 08:08 AM

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Iluvlexus

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Code58. Which synthetics are not derived from petroleum base stock? I have always been impressed by the performance of Amsoil. Is that a true synthetic?