Very likely and with Autozone's buying power, they can (if they choose to) buy quality parts at competitive prices.
Running short ATF change intervals?
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Alright, so I figured I'd pass this info along. It looks like Castrol Transmax Automatic/CVT Universal is a good full synthetic that doesn't deviate from Dexron III specs too much. It's also a couple bucks extra than the standard Dex/Merc at 22 dollars for a gallon, so pretty decently priced at Walmart.
Dexron III Spec:
Castrol Synthetic Fluid:
Thanks for all the info guys. I'm probably going to swap out the current fluid at 15k since it's going to shear down a fair bit by then and then put some of this stuff in and hopefully it'll be shifting buttery smooth.
Dexron III Spec:
Castrol Synthetic Fluid:
Thanks for all the info guys. I'm probably going to swap out the current fluid at 15k since it's going to shear down a fair bit by then and then put some of this stuff in and hopefully it'll be shifting buttery smooth.
If your calling a change a Drain and Fill - I do one every 20 to 30K in my Nissan's. My Xterra has 386K miles without issue, but the RE5R05 transmission is bulletproof so who knows.
As for Duralast, I have heard for domestic there often known suppliers, and for Asian there the cheapest chinese junk available. Sounds like its like one of them grab bag deals.
As for Duralast, I have heard for domestic there often known suppliers, and for Asian there the cheapest chinese junk available. Sounds like its like one of them grab bag deals.
Man, I feel dubious about that automatic/cvt combination fluid. The friction requirements are so different between cvt and conventional transmissions.
Duralast is like a box of chocolates....
It's like when I need something electrical and I go to O'Reilly's in town. I can look at the part or the CoO on the box. I've bought multiple parts like EVAP bits, a brake-pedal switch, etc and two of them were made in Japan and one was made in Taiwan. If they were Chinese-produced, I would have passed on them.
It seems to have good reviews as far as step transmissions go. I'll leave an update on it once it's in the car, still got a few thousand miles to go before then though.
What specifications or licenses does that fluid hold so you know the required shear resistance?
I shot them an email asking what it is. as far as I know it's starting at dexron III viscosity. I'm hoping it doesn't drop down too low after that since it's a synthetic. We'll see what they say. If the oil isn't great I'll just take it back as I haven't used it and still have the receipt.
Being synthetic will not influence the shear resistance, at least not directly. Oil molecules do not shear whether they are conventional or synthetic.