Originally Posted By: AzFireGuy79
I have only been running the D6 for about 6K, but in that time it has impressed me in comparision to the WS. The shifts seem to be more smooth and solid. The biggest improvement was consistency of the shifts in the hot weather we experience here in the desert. I need to log some more miles and have a UOA performed to really get a well rounded impression. The Toyota WS sheared a bit with only 30K, and I was told by redline that D6 will not shear below 6.1
As you know amsoil makes excellent ATF, and I think the new ATL is no exception. Between the two, I think it comes down to brand preference. How much do you work on cars? Have you ever performed a cooler line flush? The level check procedure was pretty easy for me after the first go round. If you want I can send you directions on how to do it, and you can decide if you are comfortable with it. I would not recommend the drain and fill approach as it is wasteful and expensive with fluids like D6 and ATL. The flush will provide the fluids full benefits.
If you can find it, I did a write up, I think it was Tacoma flushed w/ D6 a few months ago.
Good to hear about the D-6. I am assuming that the ATL may be as good of quality? WS sheared a bit at 30k miles huh? Wow, that just might push my severe service intervals ( or at least the first one ) to 30k instead of 50k. Do you think that would be wise?
I do all my work on my stuff, and prefer it that way. To be honest, i would prefer to do the ATF myself if possible. I was planning on having the stealership do it, but i would feel more confortable if i did it myself. I've never done a cooler line flush, but i've never had a sealed transmission before either. On my previous toyota vehicles i have just did drain and refills every other oil change after the 30k mile mark.
I would like some directions, if it's not a PITA for you to send them out. I understand with drain and refills, you don't get the full effect and it would take about what......12-14 of them to equal a full flush? And maybe it would be kind of a waste, but my thing is i want to do the job RIGHT if i do the flush.
I have the platinum warranty (7/100k) on my tundra, and so i don't want to screw it up.
I just got my prices on the ATL, and it's cheaper than WS at $7.14 per quart in the case pricing.
Thanks for the info, and i'll try to find your post.