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transmission fluid type?
is there a certian type of transmission fluid that i need? i know it needs 10 quarts.
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Re: transmission fluid type?
I've heard a lot of good things about the Genuine Subaru ATF. I have BG Products fluid in mine (original 1992 transmission - never rebuilt) and have no complaints.
http://www.bgprod.com/products/transmission.html
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Re: transmission fluid type?
so it really dont matter what goes in it?
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Re: transmission fluid type?
Overall, it DOESN'T matter, as long as it's ATF that's compatible with Subaru transmissions. Many people recommend at least using a good synthetic fluid. I use Mobil1 products in my Audi with good results. They're available at any auto parts store.
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Re: transmission fluid type?
Nope, toss kool-aid in there!
(I'd wait for more input. A lot of people are very particular about what they put in their car)
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Re: transmission fluid type?
HAHA! That's as good as "juice-box".
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Re: transmission fluid type?
Ha! I'm sometimes funny when I make an effort.
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1992 Pearl White LS-L "Ruslana" #4946 - 180k on body, 95k on engine. Mods: ECU bead crush, 15 min mod, 20 min mod, drilled/slotted rotors & Axxis ceramic brakes, SS lines, 17" Evoke F1 wheels, XS-HF137 Sony Xplod speakers, 6000k HID's (lows & fogs), resistor mod, 1½" Sleek Spoiler mod, custom exhaust by svxfiles, '02 WRX aluminum racing radiator by svxfiles, Summit Racing 400# x 300# springs w/ Koni's by svxfiles, ClassGlass fiberglass hood /w scoop, Nevin's rear sway bar, '97 grille, phenolic spacers, custom LED interior lighting, custom paint. †"War doesn't determine who is right, only who is left"† Work to be done: Tinted windows, clear/LED tail lights, tailbar mod, "Power Mode" mod, Supertone horns, clear corners & headlight lenses, 2 pc splitters or custom bumper, Alcyone side skirts, TruSpeed Stage III SVX Intake, Hydra, 4.44 tranny swap, JDM auto folding side mirrors, engine rebuild, super charger, STi seats, bone leather interior /w SVX emblem, dash overhaul, SVX decals, paint (stock color). Total cost?: 22k At least it's going down..
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Re: transmission fluid type?
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Re: transmission fluid type?
Hi everyone, I would just like to point out that fluid levels are sometimes given for an empty transmission. When you drain the transmission on the car, you can't drain all the fluid. I suggest you measure what you drain out and replace with a like amount. An over filled tranny is not a happy tranny! Take care and happy changing, BOBB
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Re: transmission fluid type?
Dexron III or compatible multi-use tranny fluid is what you want. I just grab some Quaker State multi-vehicle ATF off the shelf to top up my power steering and tranny as needed.
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Re: transmission fluid type?
Subaru ATF or Redline D4, maybe high-temp.
Royal purple and amsoil have been failing their mcpherson(sp) and shear/shock tests horribly lately. |
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Re: transmission fluid type?
The only thing about synthetic fluids is that they WILL find leaks. The worst case scenario for that would be an internal leak from the tranny into the front diff, resulting in you needing a new diff. (ATF and gear oil aren't the best of friends)
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Chris 92 Ebony Mica LS-L "A Rolling Restoration": 223,250 KM - Sleeping 2007 STi 6MT, Stance GR+ coilovers, PWR Rad, JDM hood badge, svxfiles 6000K HIDs, JDM Clear Corners, $15/15 min mod, $20/20 min mod, Energy Swaybar Bushings, Hella Supertones horns, Gold STi BBS rims, Group A lightweight crank pulley, A/C system removed, Custom header-back exhaust, Hybrid carbon/metal rear sway bar, restored headlights with CCFL halos 2008 Subaru Legacy Spec B - Diamond Grey Metallic - Sold 2020 Ram 1500 Longhorn - Red Pearl |
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Re: transmission fluid type?
Yeah, so what is your point. Most of them are synth anyhow, there is seal conditioners, and ....?
Your pretty much stuck with it for the most part, and the subaru stuff is all, christ, dex IV now? |
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Re: transmission fluid type?
That is exceptionally good advice. These transmissions run HOOOOOT if overfilled. I suspect many of the blown SVX transmissions we've seen were cooked after being overfilled. It can be easy to missread the dipstick so I pay particular attention to making sure I get it right--after all the consequences are dire.
The best transmisison fluid you can run is the Subaru ATF which is very inexpensive plus one bottle of lube guard atf protectant. Quote:
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Re: transmission fluid type?
no subaru carries different atf for the new boxes and the 4eat's. The correct fluid for our boxes is labled atf/power steering fluid.
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