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Originally posted by ensteele93
Thank you for the great responses. I change oil at 3,000 miles no mater what the oil looks like. And I guess it goes without saying - but I will anyway - I change the filter too. I know some people don't change the filter, but change the oil. My feeling is that if you don't change the filter - don't bother changing the oil. I have always felt that if you do the recommended OEM service, additives are not necessary unless you have a leak in the radiator or cooling system. I just didn't know where you guys stood on this issue, and I guess my feelings were right. It is great that there is so much expertise here, and we can get so many opinions on things. I will be interested in what the other long post about petroleum products from Deadeye95 will be.
The previous owner did not use synthetic oil in the transmission, but changed 2 to 3 quarts each time he changed oil. He said that he could not afford to do this if he used synthetic oil, and thought that changing that amount each time would be better than using synthetic oil. I need to decide what I will do now. I am leaning towards Redline for the transmission because of the tolerance for additional heat. I am also installing a temp gauge for the transmission to keep an eye on the temp. Thanks
Earl (I'm going to go squeeze another snake now)
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Earl, there are those with the opinion that, if possible, it would be better to change the filter and not the oil, than to change the oil and not change the filter. Since that's not really the most convenient way to do things, it is absolutely necessary to change the filter when you change the oil -- no doubt about it.
Also, if you do get Redline, remember, there's the "regular" and the "high temp." So, make sure you order and get what you want. In other words, don't just call up and order "Redline synthetic ATF" and then, be disappointed when you don't get the "high temp." I know you probably know this, but, I've known things and forgotten them at critical moments.
