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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mandyfig
Good call. Toyota is now so sensitive with fluids being used, as well as Honda. What they have specified (fluids) will more than satisfy the design intent for reliability.
x2. Most transmissions are very sensitive to the fluids you fill them with, no need for any additives.
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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Just like the brake recall they have. Turns out (at least from their claim) that their brake fluid has "conditioners" and as such, not using it will hurt the seal.

In reality, the failure mode is the seal. Their seals must withstand contact with the normal DOT 3 fluid, non-Toyota brand, without conditioners.
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 11:46 AM
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I guess I dont know what i`m talking about then right?
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by lexus114
I guess I dont know what i`m talking about then right?
It is not you and what you know.

It is just my observation. I do a lot of 8D analysis on failure modes on car parts.
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 03:48 PM
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Sorry it is a habit. Finding real root cause is the key. Then you can prevent it. Address the root cause and not the symptom.
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by mandyfig
Sorry it is a habit. Finding real root cause is the key. Then you can prevent it. Address the root cause and not the symptom.
You allway`s know how to cheer me up fig.
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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Thank you. LOL!
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