Trans fluid question
07-19-10, 01:10 AM
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Trans fluid question
I'll be changing my clutch soon and someone said that when I replace the fluid that I should use 50% gear oil (80-90w) and 50% ATF. Is that true? Also what's the best brand to go with?
07-19-10, 03:51 PM
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K so I picked up a full gallon of valvoline 80w90 today (figured I could do the diff while I'm at it). Is valvoline good enough? I was thinkin about goin with Lucas but it said for extreme applications and was quite a bit more expensive. Should I have gone with Lucas?
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07-19-10, 04:02 PM
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You don't need Lucas! :-)
It's very simple to change the differential fluid as well as the Transmission fluid. Just take the drain plugs out and let it drain for awhile then refill.
Make sure you get a pump that attaches to your container of fluid to dispense the fluid back into the diff and the transmission.
It's very simple to change the differential fluid as well as the Transmission fluid. Just take the drain plugs out and let it drain for awhile then refill.
Make sure you get a pump that attaches to your container of fluid to dispense the fluid back into the diff and the transmission.
07-20-10, 10:49 AM
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I've been using the 50/50 mix for years, in many different vehicles. Works great at keeping the synchros clean, or cleaning them up if already gummed.
I've also recommended this to many members with tranny issues. They usually report favorable results.
Lucas products are good stuff...
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I've also recommended this to many members with tranny issues. They usually report favorable results.
Lucas products are good stuff...
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07-20-10, 06:23 PM
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I have had success with some brands that already mix their gear oil with ATF (Royal Purple comes to mind, but I believe Amsoil also has one)
When changing out the differential oil, if you have a LSD make sure you use the LSD additive.
When changing out the differential oil, if you have a LSD make sure you use the LSD additive.
07-20-10, 07:45 PM
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I've been using the 50/50 mix for years, in many different vehicles. Works great at keeping the synchros clean, or cleaning them up if already gummed.
I've also recommended this to many members with tranny issues. They usually report favorable results.
Lucas products are good stuff...
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I've also recommended this to many members with tranny issues. They usually report favorable results.
Lucas products are good stuff...
.
As for doing the drain and fill, make sure you get the fill plugs on both the transmission and differential out BEFORE you take out the drain plugs. Its a lot of fun when you get the drain plugs out, empty the case, then realize the fill plug is jammed in tight and wont come out, or strips out. Also, the fill plug out helps it drain a little better because the breathers are a little small, same concept as taking the oil cap off for an oil change.
~T.J.
07-20-10, 11:47 PM
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make sure you get the fill plugs on both the transmission and differential out BEFORE you take out the drain plugs. Its a lot of fun when you get the drain plugs out, empty the case, then realize the fill plug is jammed in tight and wont come out, or strips out. ~T.J.
Kinda like finding the drug store closed when you're on the way home with a high miler hot date.
07-21-10, 12:24 AM
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i like the 50/50 too, works just as well as redline... 100% ATF even works, but i think its a little thin
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ATF As long as its not Type 2, has detergent in it its great for keeping things clean as Kentetsu said, i put about 4 ounces in my engine oil in all my vehicles and it keeps everything clean as long as i dont go over on the oil change that is.