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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 07:27 AM
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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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IMHO, Stay away from additives.
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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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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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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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Originally Posted by jbl-1985
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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