Trans fluid and diff fluid
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Trans fluid and diff fluid
I am going to change the trans fluid this week with AMSOIL, the auto transmission is 8.7 liters.
I will post back a review this weekend.
Just wondering is there a diff fluid for the auto tranny? If yes, what would you guys recommend?
I will post back a review this weekend.
Just wondering is there a diff fluid for the auto tranny? If yes, what would you guys recommend?
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I believe the diff on the auto is essentially the same as the one on the manual, except the ratio. Only exception would be the very base model auto that doesn't have an LSD. For my diff I used Redline 75w90 Gear Oil, and Royal Purple Max Gear 75w90 is also good from what I've read on here.
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Thanks for your reply.
Whats the best stuff for diff fluid for auto tranny? should I use the same type of what manual use even the ratio is different?
Whats the best stuff for diff fluid for auto tranny? should I use the same type of what manual use even the ratio is different?
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You'd want to use a 90 weight gear oil meeting the GL-5 standard according to 10-5 in the owner's manual. Both the Redline 75w90 gear oil and Royal Purple Max Gear 75w90 meet these requirements. There are also many other gear oils out there that would do, but those are the two I read about on here. Search and you'll see either is fine, use whatever you can get.
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My local Autozone only had the Mobil 1 when I went in to get the fluid for my new diff. Used that and so far it has worked fine. If I had more time I might have tried to find the RL or RP. But I had used Mobil1 on my pickup's diff with no problems, so I really wasn't worried.
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I found this on Onlinemazdaparts.com. They have a gasket and filter there under Automatic Transmission, not entirely sure if thats it though as I don't have an AT. http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0
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This is the only AT fluid DIY that I found on here, and on there it mentions you needing a new AT pan gasket in order to change the fluid as you drop the AT fluid pan to get the fluid out. Not sure if there is any other way of doing it..?
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Ok I am just doing this for clairity.
The Diff oil is differential oil, axle oil, rear end oil. 75w or higher.
The Transmission oil is totally different and has to be changed by removing the trans oil pan and gasket.
I just want it clear what the OP was asking about since some terms used were kinda fuzzy.
The Diff oil is differential oil, axle oil, rear end oil. 75w or higher.
The Transmission oil is totally different and has to be changed by removing the trans oil pan and gasket.
I just want it clear what the OP was asking about since some terms used were kinda fuzzy.
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THis winter I have already doing major oil changed for my car
10 x AMSOIL ATF @ $11.99 each (you only need 9.5 bottle, only 8.7 liter needed)
2 x Royal Purple @ $12.99 each (you only need 1 1/4 bottle then is full)
1 x Castol 5W30 @ $13.99 each
All things have been changed, there is a difference of accerlation but not a big big change. Thats all I have to say.
10 x AMSOIL ATF @ $11.99 each (you only need 9.5 bottle, only 8.7 liter needed)
2 x Royal Purple @ $12.99 each (you only need 1 1/4 bottle then is full)
1 x Castol 5W30 @ $13.99 each
All things have been changed, there is a difference of accerlation but not a big big change. Thats all I have to say.
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THis winter I have already doing major oil changed for my car
10 x AMSOIL ATF @ $11.99 each (you only need 9.5 bottle, only 8.7 liter needed)
2 x Royal Purple @ $12.99 each (you only need 1 1/4 bottle then is full)
1 x Castol 5W30 @ $13.99 each
All things have been changed, there is a difference of accerlation but not a big big change. Thats all I have to say.
10 x AMSOIL ATF @ $11.99 each (you only need 9.5 bottle, only 8.7 liter needed)
2 x Royal Purple @ $12.99 each (you only need 1 1/4 bottle then is full)
1 x Castol 5W30 @ $13.99 each
All things have been changed, there is a difference of accerlation but not a big big change. Thats all I have to say.
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The guy didn't take off the oil pan, he took off the hose connector instead and then hoock up his flush machine relasing all the old oil and it was dark smelly!!! he hooked up the return hose for the new oil.
Then he pour all 9.5 bottles of AMSOIL in the machine and when the machine push the old oil out the new ones get in....
NO NEED TO TAKE OFF THE PAN...but he said he was firm that the old oil gets out competley. =)
I think is a must for 50k car, it brought back the memory when I first drive it on the road.
Then he pour all 9.5 bottles of AMSOIL in the machine and when the machine push the old oil out the new ones get in....
NO NEED TO TAKE OFF THE PAN...but he said he was firm that the old oil gets out competley. =)
I think is a must for 50k car, it brought back the memory when I first drive it on the road.
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