well its time for me to get a transmission flush and was wondering what type of fluid you guys recommend. I think my transmission calls for Dexron III. I was wondering if I could use Valvoline Maxlife ATF? Also what is "friction modifier"? Im new to this whole fluid stuff so any help is appreciated. THanks!
Suggestions on ATF for my 2005 Tahoe
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just run any dexron III and a bottle of red lubegard and you'll be fine.
Nothing wrong with Maxlife, very high quality ATF!
Nothing wrong with Maxlife, very high quality ATF!
Originally Posted By: silverrat
Your vehicle does not require friction modifier in the transmission. You can use any off the shelf Dex 3. Most people would recommend using Dexron 6 which is now backspecced for use in your transmission. Also Mobil 1 ATF is suitable.
what does friction modifier do anyways? the reason i asked is my local shop told me they use pennzoil dex III and add friction modifer.
Originally Posted By: EricF
just run any dexron III and a bottle of red lubegard and you'll be fine.
Nothing wrong with Maxlife, very high quality ATF!
stupid question but what is red lubegaurd? where can i get it?
would i be able to just run Maxlife?
Your vehicle does not require friction modifier in the transmission. You can use any off the shelf Dex 3. Most people would recommend using Dexron 6 which is now backspecced for use in your transmission. Also Mobil 1 ATF is suitable.
what does friction modifier do anyways? the reason i asked is my local shop told me they use pennzoil dex III and add friction modifer.
Originally Posted By: EricF
just run any dexron III and a bottle of red lubegard and you'll be fine.
Nothing wrong with Maxlife, very high quality ATF!
stupid question but what is red lubegaurd? where can i get it?
would i be able to just run Maxlife?
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Originally Posted By: bigmike
I thought 2005 would be calling for Dex 6. That'd be my choice. Picked up some at Wallmart for 3.77/quart I believe.
what brand did you pick up? i might have to stop by WM on the weekend and check it out.
I thought 2005 would be calling for Dex 6. That'd be my choice. Picked up some at Wallmart for 3.77/quart I believe.
what brand did you pick up? i might have to stop by WM on the weekend and check it out.
Originally Posted By: bigmike
Supertech. Bought 20 quarts because they actually had them in stock! Usually only see about 4-6 at a time. Plus I wanted to make sure I had plenty as I did a cooler line flush as well.
thanks ill check it out.
Originally Posted By: ctc
Yeah, use Dex VI.
any brand you recommend?
Supertech. Bought 20 quarts because they actually had them in stock! Usually only see about 4-6 at a time. Plus I wanted to make sure I had plenty as I did a cooler line flush as well.
thanks ill check it out.
Originally Posted By: ctc
Yeah, use Dex VI.
any brand you recommend?
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pennzoil Dex VI would be my choice.
Originally Posted By: 1_high_bald_guy
Originally Posted By: silverrat
Your vehicle does not require friction modifier in the transmission. You can use any off the shelf Dex 3. Most people would recommend using Dexron 6 which is now backspecced for use in your transmission. Also Mobil 1 ATF is suitable.
what does friction modifier do anyways? the reason i asked is my local shop told me they use pennzoil dex III and add friction modifer.
Originally Posted By: EricF
just run any dexron III and a bottle of red lubegard and you'll be fine.
Nothing wrong with Maxlife, very high quality ATF!
stupid question but what is red lubegaurd? where can i get it?
would i be able to just run Maxlife?
Friction modifier aka Lubegard aka Platinum is a once size fits most additive that places put in the transmission to help the Dexron 3 convert to a bunch of other specs. It's also used as one of those "eliminates noise and shudder" additives.
Originally Posted By: silverrat
Your vehicle does not require friction modifier in the transmission. You can use any off the shelf Dex 3. Most people would recommend using Dexron 6 which is now backspecced for use in your transmission. Also Mobil 1 ATF is suitable.
what does friction modifier do anyways? the reason i asked is my local shop told me they use pennzoil dex III and add friction modifer.
Originally Posted By: EricF
just run any dexron III and a bottle of red lubegard and you'll be fine.
Nothing wrong with Maxlife, very high quality ATF!
stupid question but what is red lubegaurd? where can i get it?
would i be able to just run Maxlife?
Friction modifier aka Lubegard aka Platinum is a once size fits most additive that places put in the transmission to help the Dexron 3 convert to a bunch of other specs. It's also used as one of those "eliminates noise and shudder" additives.
Originally Posted By: silverrat
Originally Posted By: 1_high_bald_guy
Originally Posted By: silverrat
Your vehicle does not require friction modifier in the transmission. You can use any off the shelf Dex 3. Most people would recommend using Dexron 6 which is now backspecced for use in your transmission. Also Mobil 1 ATF is suitable.
what does friction modifier do anyways? the reason i asked is my local shop told me they use pennzoil dex III and add friction modifer.
Originally Posted By: EricF
just run any dexron III and a bottle of red lubegard and you'll be fine.
Nothing wrong with Maxlife, very high quality ATF!
stupid question but what is red lubegaurd? where can i get it?
would i be able to just run Maxlife?
Friction modifier aka Lubegard aka Platinum is a once size fits most additive that places put in the transmission to help the Dexron 3 convert to a bunch of other specs. It's also used as one of those "eliminates noise and shudder" additives.
awesome thanks. ok i checked the owners manual and it calls for dexIII. whats the main difference between using dexII and dex6?
Originally Posted By: 1_high_bald_guy
Originally Posted By: silverrat
Your vehicle does not require friction modifier in the transmission. You can use any off the shelf Dex 3. Most people would recommend using Dexron 6 which is now backspecced for use in your transmission. Also Mobil 1 ATF is suitable.
what does friction modifier do anyways? the reason i asked is my local shop told me they use pennzoil dex III and add friction modifer.
Originally Posted By: EricF
just run any dexron III and a bottle of red lubegard and you'll be fine.
Nothing wrong with Maxlife, very high quality ATF!
stupid question but what is red lubegaurd? where can i get it?
would i be able to just run Maxlife?
Friction modifier aka Lubegard aka Platinum is a once size fits most additive that places put in the transmission to help the Dexron 3 convert to a bunch of other specs. It's also used as one of those "eliminates noise and shudder" additives.
awesome thanks. ok i checked the owners manual and it calls for dexIII. whats the main difference between using dexII and dex6?
Originally Posted By: 1_high_bald_guy
Originally Posted By: silverrat
Originally Posted By: 1_high_bald_guy
Originally Posted By: silverrat
Your vehicle does not require friction modifier in the transmission. You can use any off the shelf Dex 3. Most people would recommend using Dexron 6 which is now backspecced for use in your transmission. Also Mobil 1 ATF is suitable.
what does friction modifier do anyways? the reason i asked is my local shop told me they use pennzoil dex III and add friction modifer.
Originally Posted By: EricF
just run any dexron III and a bottle of red lubegard and you'll be fine.
Nothing wrong with Maxlife, very high quality ATF!
stupid question but what is red lubegaurd? where can i get it?
would i be able to just run Maxlife?
Friction modifier aka Lubegard aka Platinum is a once size fits most additive that places put in the transmission to help the Dexron 3 convert to a bunch of other specs. It's also used as one of those "eliminates noise and shudder" additives.
awesome thanks. ok i checked the owners manual and it calls for dexIII. whats the main difference between using dexII and dex6?
I would read:
http://www.imakenews.com/lng/e_article000384801.cfm
Dex 6 is compatible with your AT.
Originally Posted By: silverrat
Originally Posted By: 1_high_bald_guy
Originally Posted By: silverrat
Your vehicle does not require friction modifier in the transmission. You can use any off the shelf Dex 3. Most people would recommend using Dexron 6 which is now backspecced for use in your transmission. Also Mobil 1 ATF is suitable.
what does friction modifier do anyways? the reason i asked is my local shop told me they use pennzoil dex III and add friction modifer.
Originally Posted By: EricF
just run any dexron III and a bottle of red lubegard and you'll be fine.
Nothing wrong with Maxlife, very high quality ATF!
stupid question but what is red lubegaurd? where can i get it?
would i be able to just run Maxlife?
Friction modifier aka Lubegard aka Platinum is a once size fits most additive that places put in the transmission to help the Dexron 3 convert to a bunch of other specs. It's also used as one of those "eliminates noise and shudder" additives.
awesome thanks. ok i checked the owners manual and it calls for dexIII. whats the main difference between using dexII and dex6?
I would read:
http://www.imakenews.com/lng/e_article000384801.cfm
Dex 6 is compatible with your AT.
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