[Z06] Amsoil = awesome
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From: Springfield VA
Amsoil = awesome
This is mainly message of thanks to Subdriver (and Toque, but I don't want his ego getting any bigger than it probably is already 
).
So I read Toques post a while back about changing the tranny and diff. fluid, so I decided to go ahead and do it. My transmission would grind FREQUENTLY (and loudly) from 5 to 6, and occasionally from 1 to 2, and even 4 to 5.... I know. It needs work. It has been rebuilt once by the dealership already (prior to my ownership). I am saving for a built trans and clutch combo, but that's going to take a couple months.
I also noticed that my read diff would whine a little bit at low rpm's.
All that being said, I figured, why not try a fluid change in the meantime. If nothing else, it a little QT with the car. I took it over to my brothers place (who just installed a 2 post lift in his garage) and the fluid change couldn't have taken more than 20 minutes with the car in the air.
I've been driving it for a couple days now and I have to say, the amsoil fluids are really impressive. I know this isn't news to most of you, I just want to share. The oil that came out of my transmission was basically NEW. It barely looked different from the amsiol I put in the car to replace it; however, while my car still grinds 5 to 6, it is nowhere near as loud as it used to be, and the other gears have yet to grind at all.
The rear diff oil was a little worse, but that stuff was probably 62K miles and 7 years old. However, after changing with the new stuff, the rear no longer whines!
In conclusion, the amsoil seems to have been a worthwhile investment for me, and I encourage any of you who are on the fence about their products to give Subdriver a shout!
-John
).So I read Toques post a while back about changing the tranny and diff. fluid, so I decided to go ahead and do it. My transmission would grind FREQUENTLY (and loudly) from 5 to 6, and occasionally from 1 to 2, and even 4 to 5.... I know. It needs work. It has been rebuilt once by the dealership already (prior to my ownership). I am saving for a built trans and clutch combo, but that's going to take a couple months.
I also noticed that my read diff would whine a little bit at low rpm's.
All that being said, I figured, why not try a fluid change in the meantime. If nothing else, it a little QT with the car. I took it over to my brothers place (who just installed a 2 post lift in his garage) and the fluid change couldn't have taken more than 20 minutes with the car in the air.
I've been driving it for a couple days now and I have to say, the amsoil fluids are really impressive. I know this isn't news to most of you, I just want to share. The oil that came out of my transmission was basically NEW. It barely looked different from the amsiol I put in the car to replace it; however, while my car still grinds 5 to 6, it is nowhere near as loud as it used to be, and the other gears have yet to grind at all.
The rear diff oil was a little worse, but that stuff was probably 62K miles and 7 years old. However, after changing with the new stuff, the rear no longer whines!
In conclusion, the amsoil seems to have been a worthwhile investment for me, and I encourage any of you who are on the fence about their products to give Subdriver a shout!
-John
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John,
Thanks for the mention.
Thanks for the mention.
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I've been using only Amsoil fluids in my car for a litttle over a year now and I have absolutley no complaints! Which fluids did you end up using?
Which fluids did you end up using?
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AMSOIL Torque-Drive Synthetic Transmission Fluid (Product Code ATD1G)
AMSOIL Severe Gear Extreme Pressure Synthetic 75w90 (Product Code SVGQT)
(Product Code ADATB)
AMSOIL Hand Pump (Product Code G2039)
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From: Springfield VA
Yup, just like Subdriver said. I went with his recommendation. Only thing I did differently than Toque was I didn't use the additive with my gear oil. If it becomes an issue, I suppose I can always go back and add some, but no problems thus far
BTW - It's a good thing you're a good sport Toque
BTW - It's a good thing you're a good sport Toque
