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    Are trans coolers necessary?

    Here’s my thought process: I have a 2015 F150 without the max towing package. According to ford, my truck is rated to tow 7,000lbs. If I had the max tow package, that rating would go up to 11,000lbs. The only differences I see between the packages are addition of a transmission cooler, 3.73 rear...
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    Newly rebuilt ZF 4HP22 transimission - fully synthetic way to go?

    Hi There, Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm going to receicve a fully rebuilt ZF 4HP22 soon and I was wonderig whether to stick to dinosaur oil or something fully synthetic. It seems that ZF no longer supports (if that is the right word) ZF TE-ML 11 and ZF TE-ML 14 is the new...
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    Diaqueen/Diamond SP3 Replacement

    Hi all, First off, I am UK based so certain brands etc. are not available here. Anyway.. Got an EVO 8 and the AYC/ACD fluid is low. The original is the Diaqueen/Diamond SP3 fluid however, i cant seem to source it. On the Cap it says ATF SP-III, but there is so many fluids out there, and I am...
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    Amazon - $57.67 - 3x 1 gallon jugs of Valvoline DEXRON VI/MERCON LV full synthetic ATF

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z9MLD5Z
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    Swapping WS with Dexron lll

    I have a 91’ Infiniti G20 that had the automatic transmission rebuilt like 2 years ago, this transmission calls for a dexron lll or equivalent type atf. The mechanic that worked on the transmission told me to get Idemitsu TLS-LV atf and its been running with it for like 30k miles now. A few...
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    Coolant in ATF - 2007 GM 6.0L w/ 4L80E

    My radiator seems to have a leak. Coolant is low. ATF level is high by 2-3 quarts (maybe more). Will get a pressure test kit rented. Just getting started. Working on a 2007 Chevy with 6.0L and 4L80e with deep pan and no aux cooler. Running red ACDelco DexCool in radiator. Switched to...
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    Jeep Chrystler ATF +4 vs Valvoline Maxlife

    Saw some old threads about ONLY using ATF + 4 in Jeep/Chrystler transmissions and NOT using Valvoline MaxLife full synthetic. https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/maxlife-atf-for-4-application.309812/ The tread is locked but wanted to add this article to the thread...
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    Honda CR-V 2019 1.5L patrol FWD automatic transmission change did I do it right?

    Hi, What I did was 1. Park the car on a flat surface 2. Open the check bolt(overflow drain hole above drain bolt) and drain bolt and transmission fill hole plug 3. Let the oil drain fully 4. Close the transmission drainage bolt 5. Now put in new transmission oil 3.1L oil(THE EXACT AMOUNT...
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    UOA - Honda AT5 ATF, 8600 mi, Amsoil SS ATL (2/3) + DW1 (1/3) + Shift Restore

    Here is the UOA for Honda 5 speed automatic. The car is Crv 2014 with 86k mi. I did a 3x drain n refill 8.6k mi ago with (2/3) Amsoil SS ATL and (1/3) DW1 and added HSS shift restore later (at 1 oz/qt). Comparing to other Honda ATF UOA I think the wear metals are OK, but since the milage on the...
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