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Old 10-02-2010, 12:16 PM
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Re: Transmission Issue.... need advice

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Originally Posted by ninefourteener View Post
I wouldn't feel comfortable putting additives in it, and making the tranny last a little longer.... to sell it as a "perfectly running car".

I would rather be 100% honest about it, and maybe (if you are correct), the new owner will get "lucky".

Thats why I made the videos.... I figure the more info the buyer has, the better off he/she is.
Well then just try the fluid change and filter change/clean then. Your problem could be a simple one and maybe there hasn't been serious damage yet. I suggested the Lubegard not because it would mask a problem. It also has the advantage of cleaning and freeing up components that could cause symptoms of malfunction. My center diff was binding. As soon as I noticed it I did some research and found out about Lubegard. I tried it immediately and the diff stopped binding and hadn't done it again for the remaining 40K miles I had the car. I don't know how long the car will go before the problem re-surfaces or if it will ever resurface.

If it gets the car running again you can tell the prospective buyers that it is running again, what was happening, what you did to get it running right again and why you think it helped. A small investment may still gain you big returns even with full disclosure. A small investment can have a big return.
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1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads
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