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Re: Transmission care
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Originally Posted by longassname
Replace the fluid but don't bother dropping the pan and changing the filter. It isn't really a filter; it's a wire screen and it doesn't get clogged. It's a waste of a pan gasket and screen. I like to use genuine Subaru transmission/power steering fluid. It's a quality fluid with good additives (subaru coolant is real good too but that's neigher here nor there). Add to it one bottle of lubegard atf protectant. This will make the fluid work better and last longer. Both the red bottle and the platinum which is a silver bottle are good--other brands and products are not equivalent. http://lubegard.com/~/C-113/LUBEGARD...ATF+Protectant
Upgrade/update your TCU with firmware with higher line pressure in 3rd and 4th gear to prevent high clutch and brake band slipping and eventual failure which otherwise plague SVXs. |
So, really, the internal filter only acts as a filter when the tranny is already failing and throwing off parts big enough to get caught in the screen. Is that correct?
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Tony
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
2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil
2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil
1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything
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