Re: 3rd and 4th gear are not engaging + weird smell
NOTE: Why I only use Amsoil ATF in the 4-EATs.. The transmissions in the SVX have a higher operating temperature and larger bands. Factory DEXRON 3 and 4 are not sufficient for these transmissions. I've had to replace the Valvoline ATF every 4 months when it would start to break down and cause the transmission to stick or shift hard up or down. The regular ATF (I only used Valvoline ATF until I switched to Amsoil ATF) will turn a slight brownish color at the 4th or 5th month when this sticky shifting reappears after 15 - 40 miles of daily driving.
I've been driving on Amsoil ATF (no oil changes) the past 4 years and the car shifts VERY smooth, like glass!!!
Also, there is NO CHANGE in COLOR of the oil that I can tell.
Amsoil ATF can handle a much higher operating temperature whereas factory DeEXRON oil will not... with much less wear on internal transmission parts.
My 0.02¢
Last edited by RisingPhoenix; 01-07-2019 at 12:23 PM.
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