Have you found that the 2002 WRX functions fine in AWD with the Maxlife ATF? I.e., no center diff chatter and the shifts are still smooth?
post your latest transmission lubricant change.
- Thread starter ledslinger
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The WRX is my father's vehicle, but whenever I've driven it shifts have always been smooth and I haven't noticed any chatter/noise. It has had Maxlife since at least 120k.
1978 Blue Bird Wanderlodge RV. Allison 4 speed behind a Cat 3208. Out transmission shop bulk, In 9 quarts Pennzoil Dex/Merc and 4 quarts Shel Spirax.
2012 VW Jetta 6-Speed Tiptronic
Out: Factory fill
In: Valvoline Maxlife ATF (5 Liters)
500KM of trouble-free shifting so far
Out: Factory fill
In: Valvoline Maxlife ATF (5 Liters)
500KM of trouble-free shifting so far
1938 Chevrolet Coupe streetrod, 400 SBC, TH350 auto, RWD
Out: not sure, old filter and pan gasket
In: 5 1/2 qts Napa dex/merc, Napa filter and rubber pan gasket
Out: not sure, old filter and pan gasket
In: 5 1/2 qts Napa dex/merc, Napa filter and rubber pan gasket
2007 Honda accord 4cyl. 183,000 miles. Drain and fill 2X with Valvoline Max Life ATF (6 quarts)
2014 Silverado pan drop and filter swap 72500 miles.
Out factory fill. In Valvoline synthetic Dexron VI
Fluid looked terrible. No red tint at all.
Out factory fill. In Valvoline synthetic Dexron VI
Fluid looked terrible. No red tint at all.
2007 Volvo 175,000 Miles
Full Flush...standard Volvo (Aisin?) method.
Out - Toyota T-IV
In - Aisin T-IV (Just happened to be the cheapest T-IV/3309 I could find; surprised it was from Napa).
Full Flush...standard Volvo (Aisin?) method.
Out - Toyota T-IV
In - Aisin T-IV (Just happened to be the cheapest T-IV/3309 I could find; surprised it was from Napa).
New to me 2007 Volvo V70 base w/69,700 miles. Transmission drain & fill
OUT: 4 quarts of dark fluid
IN: 3.5 quarts of Mobil 3309 because I believe the unit was overfilled. will check
To 41Pack: How affordable was the NAPA T-IV/3309?
....part number please? Obtainability of NAPA stuff can be so regionalized. Kira
OUT: 4 quarts of dark fluid
IN: 3.5 quarts of Mobil 3309 because I believe the unit was overfilled. will check
To 41Pack: How affordable was the NAPA T-IV/3309?
....part number please? Obtainability of NAPA stuff can be so regionalized. Kira
2006 ford expedition with 170,000 miles.
Out with whatever the mechanic used 60,000 miles ago and in with Amsoil signature series ATF. Full fluid exchange.
I figure at this mileage, this is the last time no matter what happens from here.
Wanted the SS fluid for towing the travel trailer. Upgraded from the 7-row cooler to the larger factory 11-row cooler at the same time. Hoping to see a noticeable reduction in transmission temps.
Out with whatever the mechanic used 60,000 miles ago and in with Amsoil signature series ATF. Full fluid exchange.
I figure at this mileage, this is the last time no matter what happens from here.
Wanted the SS fluid for towing the travel trailer. Upgraded from the 7-row cooler to the larger factory 11-row cooler at the same time. Hoping to see a noticeable reduction in transmission temps.
2012 Buick Enclave Premium 2WD
102,xxx -105,xxx miles
Original Out: 5qt – Not sure, very likely factory fill (we bought the vehicle cert used a few years back.)
3x Drain and fill: 5qt –Supertech, Dexron VI (over 3000 mile period.)
102,xxx -105,xxx miles
Original Out: 5qt – Not sure, very likely factory fill (we bought the vehicle cert used a few years back.)
3x Drain and fill: 5qt –Supertech, Dexron VI (over 3000 mile period.)
1996 V6 Explorer 4R55E, 165k
OUT: Castrol Mercon V and Whatever Valvoline used in a flush. Fluid was starting to get dirty, about 30K ish.
IN, New Filter, 13 quarts of OEM Motorcraft Mercon V.
Very crisp, like new shifting. Happy camper.
OUT: Castrol Mercon V and Whatever Valvoline used in a flush. Fluid was starting to get dirty, about 30K ish.
IN, New Filter, 13 quarts of OEM Motorcraft Mercon V.
Very crisp, like new shifting. Happy camper.
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98 ws6 trans am
out ?
in with dex 6
out ?
in with dex 6
2010 Ford Fusion 2.5 / 6F35 trans
OUT: Approximately 5.5 Quarts of Valvoline MaxLife / Whatever else was in there prior to the last change. It was overfilled by quite a bit. Purple-y Gray colored.
IN: 1 Gal + ~6oz Valvoline MaxLife. Finally filled to the proper level - About 1/8" under the "Max full when hot" line, when hot.
Already feels like it's shifting better.
OUT: Approximately 5.5 Quarts of Valvoline MaxLife / Whatever else was in there prior to the last change. It was overfilled by quite a bit. Purple-y Gray colored.
IN: 1 Gal + ~6oz Valvoline MaxLife. Finally filled to the proper level - About 1/8" under the "Max full when hot" line, when hot.
Already feels like it's shifting better.
2005 Toyota RAV-4 4 cyl. w/
Drain & Fill...OUT:
IN: Same amount of Max-Life Dex/Merc, Mercon LV (covers Toyota T-IV).
Love to do a pump out on this cute little car. Kira
Drain & Fill...OUT:
IN: Same amount of Max-Life Dex/Merc, Mercon LV (covers Toyota T-IV).
Love to do a pump out on this cute little car. Kira
2007 4Runner V6 (151k)
3rd drain and fill with Maxlife ATF (140k, 145k, 151k). WS/Maxlife mixture out. Black with a slight red hint
3.5 qts in.
2011 Rav4 4cyl (84k)
1st drain and fill was done at 60k with WS.
Took 3.25 qts out (came out blaacckk, but no burnt smell) and filled with Maxlife ATF.
Sadly, it looks like my 2 Walmart's will not longer be carrying Maxlife ATF. I grabbed the last 2 on clearance.
3rd drain and fill with Maxlife ATF (140k, 145k, 151k). WS/Maxlife mixture out. Black with a slight red hint
3.5 qts in.
2011 Rav4 4cyl (84k)
1st drain and fill was done at 60k with WS.
Took 3.25 qts out (came out blaacckk, but no burnt smell) and filled with Maxlife ATF.
Sadly, it looks like my 2 Walmart's will not longer be carrying Maxlife ATF. I grabbed the last 2 on clearance.
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Originally Posted By: zeng
Any burnt smell at 140K first drain in 2007 4Runner ?
The 1st D/F came out dark but it just smelled like used ATF. I don't believe the 1st owner ever towed or off roaded the truck, it's just been a mall crawler so I'm sure that helped the "lifetime" WS.
Any burnt smell at 140K first drain in 2007 4Runner ?
The 1st D/F came out dark but it just smelled like used ATF. I don't believe the 1st owner ever towed or off roaded the truck, it's just been a mall crawler so I'm sure that helped the "lifetime" WS.
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