Mag 1 syn ATF

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I have come to respect mag1 products and having a good value for the specs they meet. Plus you can usually get a good price with free shipping on amazon.

M1 and Amsoil are in a higher tier than mag1, but of course so is the price.

my .02
 
Originally Posted By: Voltmaster
I wouldnt use it if your under warranty , or for long drain intervals.
Other than that, it should be good.


What would you consider a long drain interval? I am going with every 30k from here on, would it be sufficient for that?
Or should I just open my wallet a little more and spring for M1 or Amsoil?
 
I would use the Mag 1 with confidence for a long run, as long as it meets the spec's for your vehicle.

I'm running Mobil 1 ATF in my 1997 Toyota 4Runner, that is spec'd for Dex III, and the ATF fluid is still bright red after 45 K miles on the fluid.

The only reason I'm running M1 is due to the fact, that at one time, the discount codes were applicable to ATF at Advance Auto Parts.....so I loaded up on M1 for about $4 a quart after discounts.

I also added a 10 to 12 ounce bottle of Lube Guard Red which is something to consider.

IMO....Mag 1, out of Nebraska, makes some real stellar products.
 
2 questions:

Why on their spec sheet do they say "Suitable for Use" and "Meets Requirements"? What's the difference?

Do you think this is comparable for Mercon V use to M1? M1 and Amsoil seem to last longer than semi syn MV fluids so could Mag1 be a significant upgrade with no price premium?
 
Mercon V and Mazda V are NOT the same fluid. The Ford equivalent to Mazda is FRN 5.
Mercon V and Mazda V are not interchangeable
 
Originally Posted By: Bob_E
Mercon V and Mazda V are NOT the same fluid. The Ford equivalent to Mazda is FRN 5.
Mercon V and Mazda V are not interchangeable



Yep, myself and many others already know that.

If you were pointing this out because I asked a question about Mercon V, I asked that question because Mag 1 says it meets Mercon V requirements and is a full syn. Just like M1 and Amsoil. At one time M1 was officially licensed Mercon V.
 
Originally Posted By: Bob_E
Thinking about dropping the transmission pan in my Mazda and changing the filter and refill. Anyone tried or heard anything about Mag 1 ATF?

http://www.mag1.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=36159235-618e-4af7-a481-14ddad5f3bad


This is a trade name of Warren Distribution. Warren is one of the smaller lubricant companies, along the lines of Schaeffer and some of the other regionals. I'd call them a blender rather than a manufacturer.

I've seen them on DOD contract awards for spec lubricants.

The spec sheet really doesn't tell you much. Were I to guess I would say it is a Group III base with one of the large additive company's multi-vehicle ATF packages.
 
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Yep, myself and many others already know that.

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Sorry I guess I got a little too full of myself there.
 
I just ordered the low-viscosity version for the Honda. That price on Amazon was too good to pass up. I'll update on how it goes.
 
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