2005 Toyota Sienna, 195K
Out: Castrol IMV
In: Castrol Transmax Universal
Out: Castrol IMV
In: Castrol Transmax Universal
post your latest transmission lubricant change.
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2023 RAV4 Hybrid. 40k miles. Front and rear transaxle with AISIN WS fluid. Won't need to do again for another 3 years.
2011 Honda Fit, 169K, 4,500 mile OCI
Out: almost 3 qts DW-1 and who knows?
In: almost 3 qts MaxLife
No debris on the drain plug. I used DW-1 last time. Pulls strong with that tiny engine.
Out: almost 3 qts DW-1 and who knows?
In: almost 3 qts MaxLife
No debris on the drain plug. I used DW-1 last time. Pulls strong with that tiny engine.
How clean was the fluid at 40K miles? I did the Sienna Hybrid at 72K miles and was pleasantly surprised how good it looked.
I'm thankful the V6's have them at least.
2013 Mazda 6. Did a simple suck/fill from the awkward trans dipstick hole. Out came Amsoil Sig ATF and in went the same. The quantity is much less than a drain at just less than 1.5 quarts. This is a basic refresher on a car that doesn't drive as much and has had years of Amsoil. Some time soon, I will have the local shop do a proper drain/fill.
Also did a simple suck/fill of the power steering.
Also did a simple suck/fill of the power steering.
Just did three drain and fills on a 2018 Ford Edge Titanium 3.5L V6 with Pennzoil Multi-Vehicle LV Transmission Fluid. I have been using the Pennzoil more and more lately over Maxlife because it's officially approved by Ford and GMC for Mercon LV and Dexron VI applications and its only $6 a quart at Menards or Home Depot.
The Edge had 95,000 miles on it and the transmission fluid had never been changed. The fluid was in surprisingly decent shape, the fluid was definitely dirty and needing to be changed, but not black or burned.
The Edge had 95,000 miles on it and the transmission fluid had never been changed. The fluid was in surprisingly decent shape, the fluid was definitely dirty and needing to be changed, but not black or burned.
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New to my wife and I 2009 Scion xb. 181k miles. We got it cheap and paid cash knowing it needed some love
The old fluid was black, it almost has a purple hue to it
Out: probably factory fluid and filter
In: VRP atf and a wix filter. Lubegard platinum additive
Yes more spill and fills are on the way as this transmission takes 9 quarts and I filled it with a gallon and the additive.
It shifts so much better now
The old fluid was black, it almost has a purple hue to it
Out: probably factory fluid and filter
In: VRP atf and a wix filter. Lubegard platinum additive
Yes more spill and fills are on the way as this transmission takes 9 quarts and I filled it with a gallon and the additive.
It shifts so much better now
Noooooo you’re going to blow up your high mileage transmission by changing the fluid!
2012 Nissan Armada - 192,458 miles. My first change since purchasing in May. Per the carfax it looks like the fluid was last changed 32k miles ago.
Out: 7 quarts Unknown ATF
In: 7 quarts Amsoil Signature Series ATF.
I was surprised to get 7 quarts out on one drain and fill.
Out: 7 quarts Unknown ATF
In: 7 quarts Amsoil Signature Series ATF.
I was surprised to get 7 quarts out on one drain and fill.
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Did the trans on the Mazda 5. Sucked out exactly 2 quarts. Replaced with 2 quarts Amsoil Sig ATF.
Normally I get just less than 2 qt sucked out on this machine. But this time, I had to replace the pump tube which is a bit more flexy than the previous tube. I think it sat down in the hole a bit better than the old tube. I did break my small hand pump as it is now sucking air, so, I am going to have to find a new one. But got two quarts out anyway.
Also sucked/filled the teensy power steering rez.
This is the wife's car and she is sponsored by Nascar, so, her machine needs more potent tending.
Did the trans on the Mazda 5. Sucked out exactly 2 quarts. Replaced with 2 quarts Amsoil Sig ATF.
Normally I get just less than 2 qt sucked out on this machine. But this time, I had to replace the pump tube which is a bit more flexy than the previous tube. I think it sat down in the hole a bit better than the old tube. I did break my small hand pump as it is now sucking air, so, I am going to have to find a new one. But got two quarts out anyway.
Also sucked/filled the teensy power steering rez.
This is the wife's car and she is sponsored by Nascar, so, her machine needs more potent tending.
Why? Real question (not sarcasm)
It really does a good job of quieting down a belt driven cvt. I just swapped out 6 of the 12 Oem qts and took it for a highway cruise and the difference was definitely noticeable. It was hard to get for awhile but I scored 20 qts during prime day for around $5 per qt.
2013 Hyundai Elantra 50K total vehicle miles.
Out/In: Valvoline MaxLife ATF. This is the last of three drain and fills in the last 5K miles getting most of the factory fill Hyundai ATF out. Will settle in to a every 30K mile change interval going forward.
Out/In: Valvoline MaxLife ATF. This is the last of three drain and fills in the last 5K miles getting most of the factory fill Hyundai ATF out. Will settle in to a every 30K mile change interval going forward.
Notice any difference with the MaxLife? I’ve done 2x drain and fills of my son’s 2012 Sonata so far and thinking I will do at least one more. 165k on that trans.
I think it shifts smoother but that just may be a placebo effect. Bought the car from a co-worker in January this year. Was low mileage for the year and was his retired mothers car he bought her back in 2013 and lived a short trip to Walmart and back home lifestyle but had regular dealer service records. I think the fluid was original when I bought it and shifted fine but just decided to change it anyways.
I have had good luck with MaxLife ATF in other vehicles so I am confident in their compatibility listing for the Hyundai SP-IV ATF fluid it replaces.
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