ANy positive remarks about SEAFOAM Transtune?
10-20-2006, 10:06 AM
#1
ANy positive remarks about SEAFOAM Transtune?
Hi guys, i'm wonrdering if anyone here has tried using the tranny seafoam, and whether it yields any positive results ? abcI30 is going to help me seafoam my engine this weekend, so i'm wondering about the tranny treatment as well. My AUTO tranny has an occasional "shudder" when switching from 3rd to 4th @ about 1700rpm when rolling downhill or on a level road when i ease on the throttle (it shifts seamlessly @ 2,000-2200rpm, but then i'd be doing 50mi/h in a 25mi/h zone while it's raining 
) I actually had the ATF drained (not flushed) about a thousand miles ago (unfortunately i didn't know about seafoam @ that time)
) I actually had the ATF drained (not flushed) about a thousand miles ago (unfortunately i didn't know about seafoam @ that time)
10-20-2006, 01:41 PM
#3
Id pass on it, order a bottle of Auto-Rx (google that) add half the bottle, drive for 1000 miles, go get her flushed, it should shift much much better, Im just finishing this up on my 98 I30, and am truely shocked at how well its worked, i knew it would help, but not this much...
10-20-2006, 03:06 PM
#5
kcryan, thanks for your reply! I'm glad to hear that Auto-RX actually works. I actually just bought the transtune. I figured that if the engine seafoam works as well as people say, the trannny one shouldn't dissappoint either.
to twoconfusedants: Supposedly that's what seafoam is supposed to do: "Loosen gunk" i guess that's why they reccomend a flush.
to twoconfusedants: Supposedly that's what seafoam is supposed to do: "Loosen gunk" i guess that's why they reccomend a flush.
10-20-2006, 03:47 PM
#6
Auto-rx works slowly so the filter has a chance to grab it, and it doesnt knock it off in globs, so it wont clog anything, others work quicker.
Transtune will prob be fine, if it were me id return it for the ARX, but i will admit i love that stuff.
Good luck
Transtune will prob be fine, if it were me id return it for the ARX, but i will admit i love that stuff.
Good luck
10-20-2006, 04:45 PM
#8
Originally Posted by kcryan
Auto-rx works slowly so the filter has a chance to grab it, and it doesnt knock it off in globs, so it wont clog anything, others work quicker.
Transtune will prob be fine, if it were me id return it for the ARX, but i will admit i love that stuff.
Good luck
Transtune will prob be fine, if it were me id return it for the ARX, but i will admit i love that stuff.
Good luck
I like the sound of this. . . my beater might get this treatment. You can find it in local auto stores?
10-23-2006, 06:36 AM
#13
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I've used Seafoam in the tranny ('96) with 190K km on it. Used it due to my CEL came on indicating tranny valve body issues. Put in half a pint of Seafoam and within 2 days the CEL light went out. Ran it for another two days and drained the ATF and of course refilled it. The CEL light didn't come on again, (over a month now) and the tranny shifts fine. Before Seafoam I did notice odd shifting into overdrive, where I don't notice anything unusual anymore. So far so good. I've also used Seafoam in the gas tank and crankcase without issues.
10-23-2006, 08:48 AM
#14
thanks ChrisZ, i really appreciate your input!!! abcI30, just helped me do a litlle tune-up yesterday. We seafoamed the engine thru the BB line and put some in the gas tank. (i'll put some in the crankcase when i'm about to change the oil) I'm glad to hear you seeing good results. I guess i'll see if i can ask acI30 to do a drain/re-fill after i treat mine. I'm also considering switching to Mobil 1 synthetic ATF, i can switch with just a drain/refill right?
10-24-2006, 06:09 AM
#17
I have used the Seafoam Trans tune in my Grand Cherokee 5.9's automatic many times and seems to help it shift better each time. It is supposed to help dry the clutches in the tranny or something.
11-11-2006, 07:47 PM
#21
Sorry to resurrect this thread, but i just HAD to share my recent experience! A fellow .orger help me change my engine oil as well as the ATF. I put in a little over 1/2 a pint of seafoam transtune in the tranny and drove around for 7 miles. When we drained the ATF, we put in Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF. WOW! What a difference! The rough cold 1-2 shift is history, the tranny shifts better across the board! It also smoothed out my dreaded 3-4th shift. (though i still drive with O/D off when goin' below 40mi/h in city traffic)
11-17-2006, 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by heynow
koooool Thanks, so i can switch to Mobil 1 synthetic ATF after running transtune and doing a drain/refill?
Thanks, so i can switch to Mobil 1 synthetic ATF after running transtune and doing a drain/refill?
11-17-2006, 08:02 AM
#25
Originally Posted by L0R1DA
This is generally a bad idea. Manufacturer recommended Nissan Matic D or Dextron 3 is what we should be running in our auto trans. I'm not saying that if you fill with up w/ Mobil 1 your transmission is going to explode, but auto trans runs a lot hotter than manual, so you do run the risk of blowing out a few seals, not to mention the price difference. You want to upgrade your trans, flush it out, clean the filter, and upgrade your VB. Done.
11-17-2006, 01:51 PM
#26
Mobil 1 Synth ATF is dextron V (which is backwards compatible with III, as far as i know)
Not to mention the fact that i have 128K miles on my tranny and therefore can't do a flush or drop the pan. I figured that what i ended up doing was the best option.
Not to mention the fact that i have 128K miles on my tranny and therefore can't do a flush or drop the pan. I figured that what i ended up doing was the best option.
12-20-2006, 08:16 AM
#27
to update the thread
Since i've used transtine, and switched to Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF; I've had an improvement in the notorious rough cold 1-2 shift (mostly due to the ATF). Overall, as soon as it reaches operating temp, the shifts are seamless!! (except for the 3rd-4th shift, wihch might be due to loose tranny mounts)
If you like peace of mind, then do it!
Since i've used transtine, and switched to Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF; I've had an improvement in the notorious rough cold 1-2 shift (mostly due to the ATF). Overall, as soon as it reaches operating temp, the shifts are seamless!! (except for the 3rd-4th shift, wihch might be due to loose tranny mounts)
If you like peace of mind, then do it!
12-20-2006, 01:02 PM
#30
I actually drained my old PSF by disconnecting the hoses to the reservour, and put in Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF) Maybe next year, i'll do the same procedure, but put in a little transtune before draining.
12-20-2006, 01:11 PM
#31
Steeringwas pretty much rock solid unless the car was in motion. Did a real flush (not that motorvate crap) and it didnt help at all. tried auto-rx and nada. i was told i would prob have to replace teh rack. figured what the hell and tried the transtune. 3 days later it was free (except for right at startup). I personally would never use it in my tranny though .
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