Lubegard Recommendations

[instylz]

Hey guys. I have a question regarding adding lubegard and I figured I'd have the guru's tackle it. I have a 1995 Nissan Altima. I recently changed the atf fluid on it to Castrol Dex III.
I would have went synthetic but it was too expensive an option for me as it had already taken 24 quarts to accomplish the full flush. I want to add lubegard additve to the fluid to strengthen its qualities. My problem is that I am unsure which one to add to my vehicle. I am currently experiencing a slight 1-2 shift jerk that I had hoped a fluid change would correct. After the car warms up this goes away and it shifts really good. I was told that this additive may help with that problem.

Well I want to thank you guys for your time and I commend the staff for such an informative site. I can't seem to go one day without logging in to see what's going on.

Thanks Again,

Steve

(Car has 178k)

 

[MaximaGuy]

I have added Lubegard Black to bring it to MaticD spec. This time I flushed with DexronIII(H) and only added 6oz of Lubegard black (it is a friction modifier) and it works just fine. There is the shift shock from 1->2 when the fluid is cold, but I don't get too concerned since it goes off when the ATF temp reaches to a higher temp.

 

[GimmeTorq]

If your '95 Altima calls for NissanmaticD fluid, use Lubegard Black, like MaximaGuy suggests. Otherwise, you can't go wrong with Lubegard Red.
Will it cure your 1-2 shift shock, don't know.

 

[unDummy]

Use any of the black/platinum type ATF HFM additives. But, don't expect it to fix that common JATCO 1-2 cold shift shock. Nissan/Lubegard/Runrite/Smartblend/local autoparts store.......make products that can be tried.

I don't know why it took 24 quarts to flush the ATF. A cooler line flush would've taken ~14 quarts, and the drainplug will dump ~5ish quarts.

The problem might be caused by overly thick fluid and high line PSI. A synthetic or blend might flow better. I would recommend a Full Synthetic now before winter hits. I simple drain/refill using a synthetic ATF should help a little now. And, a simple drain/refill every 6 months or so will keep the fluid clean and increase the percentage of synthetic over time to hopefully reduce that shift shock.

I haven't gauged a cold vs hot JATCO. But I expect similarities with this thread and notice the PSI difference when ATF is cold vs. warm:
http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=16;t=002275

 

[Trees4Brkfst]

Before I can determine which additives you need I'd have to take a look at your barely there suspension and off kilter bumpers. Drag is everything. Aim high

 

[oilcan]

Lube gard is a great product I use it in my pulling truck. Another product I like is IXL Metal friction Protector. My wife's 04 Trailblazer had a 1-2 bang from time to time I added 3ozs. of IXL and it stopped the hard 1-2 shift.
"Just fir what it is worth."