pearlm30 Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 I finished putting back the car together, its time to replace the ATF fluid. What is the good brand to go for? I hear valvoline high mileage is pretty good, Mobile 1 seems to be very expensive? Any suggestions? Thanks 95 legacy auto AWD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99obw Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 I finished putting back the car together, its time to replace the ATF fluid. What is the good brand to go for? I hear valvoline high mileage is pretty good, Mobile 1 seems to be very expensive? Any suggestions? Thanks 95 legacy auto AWD I am not a big fan of synthetic tranny fluid. I have heard too many horror stories, plus it's very expensive. I used the Valvoline Dura-blend Dexron ATF for several years in our outback, no problems but most likely a waste of money. Currently I am using Mobil conventional Dexron III, about $14 a case at my local club store. I think the best thing you can do is to use a name brand fluid and change it often, i.e. drain the pan and replace that volume of fluid once per year. Tranny filters should also be changed periodically, though I don't know the details for your year. Make sure you use the proper type of fluid, I assume your car requires Dexron but double check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 I haven't heard any issues with syn ATF. I ran redline D4 atf for a short time. Syn ATF will resist breakdown due to hotter temps. I'd also suggest putting in an ATF cooler to help extend tranny life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 My 98 O/B has got 220K kms on it and was starting to shift from 1st to 2nd with a clunck and a jerk. I drained as much of the tranny fluid as I could myself and added Mobil1 synthetic. It shifts MUCH better now and I find that when it gets really cold,(like -20C), it also shifts better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendly_jacek Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I have heard too many horror stories, plus it's very expensive. Are you sure the horror stories were about AT and not MT? I use mobile 1 and works just great. Did not notice a difference in quality of shifting or MPG, but after 1 change I have only 50/50 mix (you can call it a blend). Gives me a peace of mind when I tow. It is actually cost effective when I change synthetic every 30000 miles vs 15000 required for severe service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subie Gal Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 another vote for Redline D4 not too expensive at: www.summitracing.com Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hklaine Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Redline D4 ATF! Good stuff! I use it in my SHO MT and have had great results. I have heard from some who have used Mobil 1 that the initial results are similar to those of D4 but that it needs to be changed more often to retain these results. This is strictly heresy. -Heikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 This is strictly heresy. You sure you don't mean Hearsay?! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hklaine Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Man, and I usually try to make a point of spelling somewhat correctly. I guess that's what happens when you are reading/typing on the USMB while trying to get things done at work. At any rate, it is hearsay. Unless, of course, everyone out there feels/knows that Mobil 1 is the best and longest lasting ATF. This would make the comments about the longevity of its performance heresy -Heikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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