Castrol 10W- 60 :)
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From: Cupertino ca
Castrol 10W- 60 :)
It really woke up the ZF6 in my LT4. im very pleased with the results, shifts smoother, goes into 1st very nicely. and off topic i just got her back from the shop (got alighnment done) and it worked out very nicely, the car had some issues :U some wierd toe and caster settings, but they were taken care of along with a new Tie rod and she handles alot better, is very repsonsive and smoooth. When i got home i saw my brand new GS-D3's at my door step, when i get them on soon ill let you all know what i think
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From: Stafford, Virginia Kittah, Kittah, Kittah...
Re: Castrol 10W- 60 :) (CaliforniaVette)
It really woke up the ZF6 in my LT4. im very pleased with the results, shifts smoother, goes into 1st very nicely. and off topic i just got her back from the shop (got alighnment done) and it worked out very nicely, the car had some issues :U some wierd toe and caster settings, but they were taken care of along with a new Tie rod and she handles alot better, is very repsonsive and smoooth. When i got home i saw my brand new GS-D3's at my door step, when i get them on soon ill let you all know what i think
Not a fair comparison though, I think the otherstuff was the original and 65K miles old... :lol:
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Re: Castrol 10W- 60 :) (C4DC)
Yup, that's on my list of things to do too. i bought the oil, but now i just need to find a damn 19mm allen socket to use to get the fill/drain caps out. How much was your Castrol? The stuff from GM was $32 for 3 quarts.
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Re: Castrol 10W- 60 :) (Batvetteman)
I bought the oil and borrowed the tool (17MM) but someone has rounded out the hex in the plug! Any suggestions? :banghead:
Oh, it's 17mm? You sure? I need to find one.
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Re: Castrol 10W- 60 :) (CaliforniaVette)
That 10-60 Castrol or BMW oil is the only oil to go in my ZF6. Wait till you try out the Goodyear tires. :D :D
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From: Northern CA
Re: Castrol 10W- 60 :) (Batvetteman)
I bought the oil and borrowed the tool (17MM) but someone has rounded out the hex in the plug! Any suggestions? :banghead:
Yes GlockLT4, it's 17mm allen, available from any auto parts store.
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Re: Castrol 10W- 60 :) (JasonL)
I bought the oil and borrowed the tool (17MM) but someone has rounded out the hex in the plug! Any suggestions? :banghead:
Vise grips maybe? Order a new plug from the dealer first... they take a few days to get in.
Yes GlockLT4, it's 17mm allen, available from any auto parts store.
Vise grips maybe? Order a new plug from the dealer first... they take a few days to get in.
Yes GlockLT4, it's 17mm allen, available from any auto parts store.
Haha, apparently there aren't "any" auto store around here.. lol. I've tried everywhere.
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Re: Castrol 10W- 60 :) (bogus)
Anyone else had any trouble getting the filler plugs loose? I have had my LT4 since new and have only 30K on it and have never checked the fluid since I cannot see any seepage or leaks.
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Re: Castrol 10W- 60 :) (Batvetteman)
Batvetteman I do have an idea for you. Stick a bolt into the rounded off allen head plug that is a reasonable tight fit staurated with JB Weld. Let it cure, put a couple of nuts on the bolt, and then use a socket and braker bar to remove the allen head plug. I am sure there are other methods.
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From: Austin Texas
Re: Castrol 10W- 60 :) (Batvetteman)
My plug was rounded off this last change...
Had to weld a bolt head into it. Arc welder did the trick, 'cause you just need to tack it into place. A pipe wrench finished the job just fine.
Bottom line is that I'll change it after every 5 changes from now on. I think the plug was $5, and well worth not having the frustration :banghead:
Wish I could find a plug just like it with torx head on it....
Had to weld a bolt head into it. Arc welder did the trick, 'cause you just need to tack it into place. A pipe wrench finished the job just fine.
Bottom line is that I'll change it after every 5 changes from now on. I think the plug was $5, and well worth not having the frustration :banghead:
Wish I could find a plug just like it with torx head on it....
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Re: Castrol 10W- 60 :) (CaliforniaVette)
Just changed the oil in my tranny with the Castrol TWS synthetic 10W-60. Thought I would do it when I was in changing out the clutch. Tranny shifts great with that stuff, got it at the BMW dealership for $8.06 per liter. I asked for the club discount. I got the 17mm allen socket at AutoZone. The packet I bought included a 17, 14 and 12mm sockets for $7.99. :thumbs:
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