Tranny fluid change... What fluid do you guys suggest??
08-25-2012, 11:56 AM
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Thanks for the help Fuzzy. I guess ill just change the engine oil today and wait until monday to contact Shane about the trans fluid. That'll give me a little more time to do some poking around and make a decision anyway. I'll also do some calling around right now and see if i can find amsoil or redline on the shelf somewhere. Curious to know if any of the shops around here carry it on hand. Worst case scenario, i'll get to the tranny fluid change later this week when i get my few days off before i go on nights. A few more days on the current stuff isn't going to make a bit of difference anyway.
08-25-2012, 11:56 AM
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08-25-2012, 12:01 PM
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Thanks for the help Fuzzy. I guess ill just change the engine oil today and wait until monday to contact Shane about the trans fluid. That'll give me a little more time to do some poking around and make a decision anyway. I'll also do some calling around right now and see if i can find amsoil or redline on the shelf somewhere. Curious to know if any of the shops around here carry it on hand. Worst case scenario, i'll get to the tranny fluid change later this week when i get my few days off before i go on nights. A few more days on the current stuff isn't going to make a bit of difference anyway.
08-25-2012, 12:14 PM
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I figured the mobil 1 stuff was probably a decent product. I figure if their oil is good stuff, their other products are probably right in line with that.
I supposed since im waiting now, ordering the stuff online isn't a big issue. I'll do some price shopping.
Are both the redline D4 and the amsoil torque drive fluids dextron III compatible?
I supposed since im waiting now, ordering the stuff online isn't a big issue. I'll do some price shopping.
Are both the redline D4 and the amsoil torque drive fluids dextron III compatible?
08-25-2012, 12:28 PM
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Ok great! Just called a place about 10 miles from me that has the amsoil torque drive in stock. They carry the gallon of that stuff for $50 which should be all i need. $50 a gallon is comparable to online prices so i think i may just go pick it up. I figure running the redline or amsoil i cant go wrong. The amsoil is indeed dexron III compatible after looking it up online to double check so it looks good to go. No one local carries the redline so far.
As far as the diff, my buddy said they put some industrial grade synthetic gear oil in the diff but he cant recall the weight or name brand. Said they did use the friction modifier though when they installed it. His stepdad is a mechanic (who helped him install the 8.8 kit) they used some gear oil that he had at his shop. He said was good quality stuff they run in all their diffs so im sure its fine.
As far as the diff, my buddy said they put some industrial grade synthetic gear oil in the diff but he cant recall the weight or name brand. Said they did use the friction modifier though when they installed it. His stepdad is a mechanic (who helped him install the 8.8 kit) they used some gear oil that he had at his shop. He said was good quality stuff they run in all their diffs so im sure its fine.
08-25-2012, 06:07 PM
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I would bring your concerns directly to Shane. All I can say is that my transmission shifts extremely well and it's very quiet. Shane's fluid recommendation is for brutal race applications (e.g. regularly shifting at 6500 RPM). Under that kind of mechanical and thermal stress, oil will begin to shear and behave like a lower viscosity oil.
Similarly, I wouldn't recommend Redline 15W-40 diesel oil for people with stock CTS-Vs that drive them like Toyota Camrys. Using that kind of oil is stupid and potentially dangerous if you drive conservatively in cold weather or attempt to punch the engine when it's cold. Shane will tell you that he's recently switched to a new blend of 0W-40 that I'll probably migrate over to once my supply of Redline is gone.
Similarly, I wouldn't recommend Redline 15W-40 diesel oil for people with stock CTS-Vs that drive them like Toyota Camrys. Using that kind of oil is stupid and potentially dangerous if you drive conservatively in cold weather or attempt to punch the engine when it's cold. Shane will tell you that he's recently switched to a new blend of 0W-40 that I'll probably migrate over to once my supply of Redline is gone.
08-25-2012, 06:42 PM
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The blend will feature most of the additives (zinc and phosphorous) that make diesel oil attractive, plus I'll be able to run it in the winter because of its lower cold viscosity rating. The downside is that it's even more expensive than the Redline diesel oil already is.
Redline 15W-40 synthetic diesel oil costs $11.50/quart, versus about $5/quart for Mobil 1 5W-30 synthetic motor oil.
Redline 15W-40 synthetic diesel oil costs $11.50/quart, versus about $5/quart for Mobil 1 5W-30 synthetic motor oil.
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08-25-2012, 08:23 PM
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08-27-2012, 06:46 PM
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Do you think I could just return that stuff and get a case or two of Zephyr hills?
And would you recommend the spring water or drinking water? Gallon container, or 16/20oz plastic bottles?
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08-27-2012, 07:39 PM
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I've done mine with mobile1 a few times and it definitely shifts much smoother. I've always wanted to try something different like amsoil or this brew that fuzzy L speaks of, but it's always an impulse decision so I buy the best thing I can get off the shelf which is conveniently the stock fluid.
Being under warranty for years also conditioned me to using stock fluids. You know they started smelling it around diff #5 hahaha. suckers.
Being under warranty for years also conditioned me to using stock fluids. You know they started smelling it around diff #5 hahaha. suckers.
08-27-2012, 07:58 PM
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08-27-2012, 08:07 PM
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I have a local dealer up here in Kingwood if you get in a bind. They have almost everything stocked when I went in awhile back. Its the Napa on Northpark that stocks amsoil
08-27-2012, 09:57 PM
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No but I wanted to, believe me.. I had 6 total. All for whining. I never powershifted a single one..even when we were waiting on a new one to come in and I was driving my car for days with a diff that was coming out anyway. I wanted to maintain my integrity with the dealer so I could keep getting stuff replaced.
