Recent content by Softer

Fluid can't fix terrible transmission logic but the engagements are more consistent and the Honda is definitely shifting better now. Manual mode begrudgingly slushes into gears better than it did when we got it and what used to feel like either excessive clutch slip or torque converter unlock on...

Just did the swap in our 8spd 2019 sorento and the 6spd 2014 Crosstour and two jugs was the perfect amount. Other than spilling like crap on the sorento (why would you design a fill port with a flow restriction…), it was uneventful. Test drives afterwards showed little to no difference in...

Ditto on the delivery! It smells slightly different than any transmission fluid I’ve used before and is red in color. Might try to do the fluid swap this week if the weather allows! None of the QR codes go anywhere other than the generic transmission landing page on Valvoline’s website. QR Code...

I think I had some happy luck with the timing of my renewed interest in DIY service right when some fun developments show up in the fluid space. Ordered both the quarts and two large jugs from amazon. Quarts should be here in a few weeks and Amazon says tomorrow on the jugs. I’ll report on what...