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Old 06-27-2012, 05:36 AM
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Ben, I have been using Valvoline fully synthetic for years,
but recently read of the higher boiling point os AmsOil,
and was intriuged.
And, again, it is the wet boiling point that matters the most as this is what will limit your breaking after 2ish years of use. It is likely that the SVX, with modified brakes, can exceed 311F under stressful conditions. And one has to wonder if a fluid with a higher boiling point also has higher heat capacity and thermal conductivity. That would be important for avoiding brake fade and warping.
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Old 07-03-2012, 10:19 AM
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Because I love you Tom:

DRY:580F -- WET:410F -- $/qt~$36.27 -- AMSOIL SERIES 600
DRY:590F -- WET:410F -- $/qt~$39.67 -- AP RACING 600
DRY:593F -- WET:420F -- $/qt~$27.99 -- MOTUL RBF600
DRY:610F -- WET:421F -- $/qt~$49.98 -- NEO SUPER DOT 610
DRY:620F -- WET:425F -- $/qt~$??.?? -- COBALT SUPER XRF
DRY:590F -- WET:518F -- $/qt~$60.58 -- CASTROL SRF

These are the "best of the best" brake fluids. I sorted them by wet boiling point. This is what matters after 2ish years of use when the fluid has absorbed some water. What is hard to find is thermal conductivity, heat capacity, water solubility and thermal coefficient of expansion. Most supplier only list dry and wet boiling point. However, I know Motul and Amsoil are fully aware of the benefits of esters in terms of being able to remove heat from metal surfaces.

I would say the Castrol is the best but the Motul might be the best buy of the bunch. I would go with the Motul over the Amsoil. Look on Amazon for it.

In contrast, Valvoline (a popular, easy to find, inexpensive choice) has a dry boiling point of 480F and a wet boiling point of 311F.
FWIW, I ordered some of the Motul for the Tribeca as it is overdue for its 90K mile fluid swap.
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I usually have my transmission flushed every 25,000 miles by my Subaru dealership, which has the machine that uses the SVX's own internal pump to transfer the fluid. It takes about 14 qts. to assure that all the old fluid has been pumped out.

Still shifting flawlessly after 14 years at 135,000 miles


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John,
As it's been many moons since my SVX came under the hands of a dealership, I thought to ask what yours charges you for this service, including the pan R&R?

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