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billisa 07-11-2002 06:46 PM

Slick 50 tranny additive, good?
 
I used to use Slick 50 in my old XT. Don't know if it mattered. What about the Slick 50 ATF additive? Is this a good move? Do you just add it to the amount of ATF already in the trans?

Vern! 07-15-2002 06:24 PM

No nononononononono NO NO
NO NO NO DONT DO IT NO NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! DON"T DO THAT!

Landshark 07-15-2002 07:44 PM

can you say "snake oil?"

billisa 07-15-2002 08:48 PM

I'd say that's a no.:cool:

gcookaustin 07-16-2002 04:57 PM

Personally, I would recommend 10W-30 (motor oil). Keeps that tranny going strong! :D

Don't take my advice :rolleyes:

squiggy 07-17-2002 07:14 PM

slick 50 tranny stuff
 
why is it so bad????

lee 07-17-2002 07:44 PM

Maybe I shouldn't answer since I don't know about their ATF additive, but their motor oil product is basically 10W-30 with finely ground teflon added. Expect their ATF is the same.

What could happen? The solid particles could clog filters for one. Did you know they all use the term PTFE because Dupont said they would sue any oil additive company that claimed to use the word Teflon (although PTFE is teflon by its generic name). How about a quote from a NASA study..." In the types of bearing surface contact we have looked at, we have seen no benefit. In some cases we have seen detrimental effect. The solids in the oil tend to accumulate at inlets and act as a dam, which simply blocks the oil from entering. Instead of helping, it is actually depriving parts of lubricant."

With CAFE ratings serious business for manufacturers dontcha think at least ONE company would come on board for a product that would only cost them pennies? How about Redline or Amsoil if you think the car companies can't be trusted? There are some things that work to prolong life, i.e., cryogenics, some baked on coatings, etc., but that's usually not economically feasible for a production line. A bit of teflon would be, IF it worked. For those who are enough of a conspiracy freak to think all of them are in on this, then you can safely ignore this message (I work for uncle sam so I couldn't be trusted either).


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