What trans fluid should I use?
11-04-2013, 07:44 PM
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75/25 redline D4/70w80 going in this next weekend. What I assume is the original fluid will be coming out with 103k miles on it. Car shifts great for the most part but am able to hear more tranny noises than I'd prefer so I'll see if this new stuff quiets it down.
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11-04-2013, 08:38 PM
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11-04-2013, 10:07 PM
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Please note that you will notice the heavier weight of this oil when it's cold out. It'll take a couple of miles to reach optimal temperature and thin out, so until then, the transmission will feel a little sluggish. The rest of the time, however (including the spring/summer/fall months), I would look for improved synchro response times and slightly less shifting effort.
11-04-2013, 10:52 PM
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If the fluid is indeed original and "dirty" I am curious if it would be good to put some cheap stuff in for a few miles to flush some of the crud before you pour the expensive stuff in.
11-04-2013, 10:58 PM
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It'll be coming out warm/hot. My thoughts on that process is that I'm getting 98% out with the initial drain of a fluid that is doing it's job still. That's good enough for me. I've done that technique in the past when following some write-up procedures for the first time and I ended up kinda scratching my head at the extra work. I'm not an expert though.
11-06-2013, 12:48 PM
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The Mopar NV4500 synthetic fluid they spec for the Viper T56 neutral rattle is another one that works pretty good once warmed up. Same thing is available as GM synthetic manual transmission fluid or something like that, but easier to find at a Dodge dealership.
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11-06-2013, 02:08 PM
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has anyone tried BG Products? Ihave a friend that is a BG rep and he gave me some Multi-Gear concentrate part# 325 and part# 3123 Universal Synthetic ATF. has anyone run this or would advise against it?
11-06-2013, 03:36 PM
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My only experience with BG Products trans additive was about 10 years ago...I threw my girlfriend at the time out on her *** and her Dodge Intrepid had a bad trans (no reverse and slipped in every other gear). I dumped the BG crap in the trans to get her out of my driveway and the damn thing instantly had reverse again. She drove it another 90k miles and then sold it to a family member who trashed it another few years before it was sold once again. It had to have gone at least another 150k with nothing else done other than the BG can of crap.
While I thought that was pretty amazing, I never used it again. I don't even know where the can I had came from.
While I thought that was pretty amazing, I never used it again. I don't even know where the can I had came from.
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11-06-2013, 04:34 PM
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My only experience with BG Products trans additive was about 10 years ago...I threw my girlfriend at the time out on her *** and her Dodge Intrepid had a bad trans (no reverse and slipped in every other gear). I dumped the BG crap in the trans to get her out of my driveway and the damn thing instantly had reverse again. She drove it another 90k miles and then sold it to a family member who trashed it another few years before it was sold once again. It had to have gone at least another 150k with nothing else done other than the BG can of crap.
While I thought that was pretty amazing, I never used it again. I don't even know where the can I had came from.
While I thought that was pretty amazing, I never used it again. I don't even know where the can I had came from.
11-07-2013, 07:36 AM
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My only experience with BG Products trans additive was about 10 years ago...I threw my girlfriend at the time out on her *** and her Dodge Intrepid had a bad trans (no reverse and slipped in every other gear). I dumped the BG crap in the trans to get her out of my driveway and the damn thing instantly had reverse again. She drove it another 90k miles and then sold it to a family member who trashed it another few years before it was sold once again. It had to have gone at least another 150k with nothing else done other than the BG can of crap.
While I thought that was pretty amazing, I never used it again. I don't even know where the can I had came from.
While I thought that was pretty amazing, I never used it again. I don't even know where the can I had came from.
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11-07-2013, 11:14 AM
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My only experience with BG Products trans additive was about 10 years ago...I threw my girlfriend at the time out on her *** and her Dodge Intrepid had a bad trans (no reverse and slipped in every other gear). I dumped the BG crap in the trans to get her out of my driveway and the damn thing instantly had reverse again. She drove it another 90k miles and then sold it to a family member who trashed it another few years before it was sold once again. It had to have gone at least another 150k with nothing else done other than the BG can of crap.
While I thought that was pretty amazing, I never used it again. I don't even know where the can I had came from.
While I thought that was pretty amazing, I never used it again. I don't even know where the can I had came from.