Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
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Burning Brakes
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From: California City Ca
Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
I getting ready to buy some ATF for my newly rebuilt 700r4 what type of ATF should I use.
I been thinking of buying AMSOIL Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) $130.00 but is it worth the extra money or just get the standered stuff.
Is Walmart stuff for $50.00 good enough.
I read All standered ATF should be made the same.
Cheeper would be better but I know sometimes it better to spend the money than go cheep.
I been thinking of buying AMSOIL Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) $130.00 but is it worth the extra money or just get the standered stuff.
Is Walmart stuff for $50.00 good enough.
I read All standered ATF should be made the same.
Cheeper would be better but I know sometimes it better to spend the money than go cheep.
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Burning Brakes
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From: California City Ca
What I have gathered Full Syn last longer and runs cooler.
I know cooler the trans longer it last per the ATF Manufactures.
But in real life is Full Syn worth the extra money or just change out the standered stuff with new filter out every 30000 miles is better for the trans.
Mobil 1 is good stuff but the same price is AMSOIL.
I use Valvoline VR1 Racing oil in the motor for the Zinc I am using a Flat tapped Hyd cam.
I know cooler the trans longer it last per the ATF Manufactures.
But in real life is Full Syn worth the extra money or just change out the standered stuff with new filter out every 30000 miles is better for the trans.
Mobil 1 is good stuff but the same price is AMSOIL.
I use Valvoline VR1 Racing oil in the motor for the Zinc I am using a Flat tapped Hyd cam.
Last edited by Marv02; Nov 6, 2010 at 01:54 PM.
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trans fluid
Have you considered adding a transcooler (B&M or Hayden)With a good quality synthetic and cooler temps ,the fluid will last longer, so the added cost is negligible. Also a neodymium magnet epoxied to the pan or magnetic drain plug will help keep small particles of metal on the bottom of the pan.
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Have you considered adding a transcooler (B&M or Hayden)With a good quality synthetic and cooler temps ,the fluid will last longer, so the added cost is negligible. Also a neodymium magnet epoxied to the pan or magnetic drain plug will help keep small particles of metal on the bottom of the pan.
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Where did you install cooler. With the BTU's mentioned the cooler must be close 11 x7 x 1 1/2 inches. If installed in front of A/C condenser, did it cut down on air flow and raise coolant temperature?Thanks in advance.
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Burning Brakes
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I running the Trans cooler in front side of the right side of the rad and a Engine oil cooler on the left side of the rad so far I dont have any over heating issues.
The engine oil runs about 170 when the Water temp gets to 220 before the fans kick on this is sitting still with no air flow going though the Rad.
The engine oil runs about 170 when the Water temp gets to 220 before the fans kick on this is sitting still with no air flow going though the Rad.
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I used Amsoil in my trans. Search for Subdriver on this forum. He a sponser and a distributor. I was shipped a gallon of synthetic trans fluid, 2 qts of synthetic differential fluid, and the pump for around $76 shipped to my house. I know he'll give a great deal and you'll be happy with Amsoil, I am.
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I used Amsoil in my trans. Search for Subdriver on this forum. He a sponser and a distributor. I was shipped a gallon of synthetic trans fluid, 2 qts of synthetic differential fluid, and the pump for around $76 shipped to my house. I know he'll give a great deal and you'll be happy with Amsoil, I am.
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