Hypothetically, what would happen if I did do the change with Mercon V, is it just a question of fluid quality?
post your latest transmission lubricant change.
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Different additive packages...nothing to do with quality.
It may not make any difference at all, but since both T-IV/3309 and Mercon V are readily available for reasonable prices, why not use the manufacturer-recommended fluid?
I only use M1 atf in my 2007 Fusion, and the trans still shifts great both up and down. M1 atf meets several types of trans. By the way my trans is the FNR-5 five speed.
2015 Mazda3 SkyActive 80,200 miles
Out: 3L dark original fluid.
In: 3 qts + 150 ml Aisin FZ fluid + 2 or 3 oz Lubeguard red
Will service it again in 5K and call it good for 30 to 40K
Out: 3L dark original fluid.
In: 3 qts + 150 ml Aisin FZ fluid + 2 or 3 oz Lubeguard red
Will service it again in 5K and call it good for 30 to 40K
Fill N Spill on Tundra in signature..
Out --- 4 quarts of Idemitsu and prior ownership transmission fluid (237 miles)
In --- 3 quarts of Idemitsu ATF Type TLS-LV (WS) 1 quart of Valvoline Maxlife ATF and 1/2 bottle of LubeGard Red
Ps. My 3rd spill N Fill since purchasing.
Out --- 4 quarts of Idemitsu and prior ownership transmission fluid (237 miles)
In --- 3 quarts of Idemitsu ATF Type TLS-LV (WS) 1 quart of Valvoline Maxlife ATF and 1/2 bottle of LubeGard Red
Ps. My 3rd spill N Fill since purchasing.
it shifts better and smoother like OE fluid.
08 Lexus RX350, 143k miles, a unknown miles on old fluid, drain and fill
Out: unknown fluid
In:
Out: unknown fluid
In:
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Sir, I don't see ATF, I just see a nice glass of wine
Please do let us know how the Valvoline Extended ATF works out - not many reviews on it so far
Whoa! Talk about a black sabbath!
Completed a drain and fill on the Honda with Honda DW-1.
285K 2003 Accord V6
~3qts of Maxlife with Lubegard Platinum
Out was the same although probably somewhat mixed with what the rebuilder uses, which is a multi-use ATF.
~3qts of Maxlife with Lubegard Platinum
Out was the same although probably somewhat mixed with what the rebuilder uses, which is a multi-use ATF.
Klingon Bloodwine?
2020 challenger scatpack 6 speed. Put redline c+ in. Shifting like butter. Also replaced the rear diff fluid with redline 75w85. Suspect neither had ever been changed at 21k miles.
On a side note very nice of chrysler to put the drain plug for the trans right above a crossmember....
On a side note very nice of chrysler to put the drain plug for the trans right above a crossmember....
2016 Mazda6 six speed manual
71,600 miles
Out: factory fill
In: Redline MTL
The factory fluid was darker than I expected it to be at 71k, and it smelled a little bit like Malathion insecticide. The Redline MTL was almost crystal clear. I’ve never seen a gear oil this pale, but it’s a GL4 fluid and is well-reviewed.
71,600 miles
Out: factory fill
In: Redline MTL
The factory fluid was darker than I expected it to be at 71k, and it smelled a little bit like Malathion insecticide. The Redline MTL was almost crystal clear. I’ve never seen a gear oil this pale, but it’s a GL4 fluid and is well-reviewed.
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Started the Spills N Fills on 2008 Tundra in signature at (154,877 miles..)
First Spill N Fill was a really dark fluid. Today it was nice an red coming out finally.
Today was my final Spill N Fill --- (156,360 miles...)
Total tally was --- 15 quarts of Idemitsu ATF Type TLS-LV (WS) with 1 quart of Valvoline Maxlife Multivehicle and 3 bottles of LubeGard Red with the last half bottle today. Last batch -- Idmitsu 4 quarts and half bottle of LubeGard red. New crushwashers each time.
Start changing out every 20K is the plan --- (hopefully..)
First Spill N Fill was a really dark fluid. Today it was nice an red coming out finally.
Today was my final Spill N Fill --- (156,360 miles...)
Total tally was --- 15 quarts of Idemitsu ATF Type TLS-LV (WS) with 1 quart of Valvoline Maxlife Multivehicle and 3 bottles of LubeGard Red with the last half bottle today. Last batch -- Idmitsu 4 quarts and half bottle of LubeGard red. New crushwashers each time.
Start changing out every 20K is the plan --- (hopefully..)
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Nice! How's she shifting?
Did an annual 4 qt dump and fill, 10k miles and 1 yr, mostly hwy miles, since the last time. Inside of pan/magnet were clean.
2002 C5 Corvette w/4L60.
In w/Amsoil ATL.
2002 C5 Corvette w/4L60.
In w/Amsoil ATL.
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