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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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When do I change the tranny and diff fluids? What mile increments??
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 05:52 PM
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first 10k miles should be sufficient for the differential fluid because of the break in period so you'll get rid of all the metal shavings.....transmission fluid I'm not sure as I changed mine out at 16k and I swear it was as clear/clean as it came from a new bottle itself....
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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The maintenance schedule outlines the interval for tranny fluid. Go take a look. Although I consider it to be a bit on the extended side, as long as the tranny works OK, I see no reason to do it any sooner. However, it's cheap enough and easy enough to do that I do it once a year anyway.
The diff fluid, on the other hand is not so clear. This is encompassed into the catagory of things to "check" annually. I do this one every year also. For those who track the car, it would be wise to change it more often.
While the diff fluid can take quite a beating, the tranny fluid can stay relatively clean for a very long time. However, this doesn't necessarily mean the additives are still viable.
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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I changed my diff and tranny fluids for the first time at ~10k and will do so again when it comes out of storage in the spring (24k). I plan on doing both annually due to the low-cost of each and how quickly it can be done.
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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I do it (tranny and diff.) every second engine oil change.wich,in my case,is once a year. ;using Redline Mt-90 for the tranny.,and 75W90 gearl oil for the diff.
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 09:16 AM
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Engine oil 3k royal purple , tranny 20k gm synchromesh friction reduction, diff. 15k mobile one it works great for me thats just me everyone is different
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 10:10 AM
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royal purple is crap for what they charge for it
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Wisconsin S2k,Jan 10 2006, 02:10 PM
royal purple is crap for what they charge for it
Way too expensive,for what it's worth;try Amsoil.!!!
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 03:24 PM
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why do you guys say that have you tried it compare to mobile 1 just curious i have tried both thats why i ask ? i might change to amsoil for the engine ?
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