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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:23 PM
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Tranny fluid to be changed

Should I changed the Tranny Oil... I have 2K and never change the oil..... I was going once but never did, Should I do it with this milage?

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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:26 PM
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Use Amsoil. After 50k miles on my other car, it still looks new.
Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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Use Amsoil. After 50k miles on my other car, it still looks new.
I was thinking Mobil cause u can find it anywhere.... but should I change it with the high milage ? That's my concern .....
Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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you stick or auto?
If stick, Redline MT-90 makes a big (positive) difference in terms of shifting smoothness. I noticed the difference immediately after the change.
Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
you stick or auto?
If stick, Redline MT-90 makes a big (positive) difference in terms of shifting smoothness. I noticed the difference immediately after the change.
Auto............................................
Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Lontar1
I was thinking Mobil cause u can find it anywhere.... but should I change it with the high milage ? That's my concern .....
Better now than never.
Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:35 PM
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my condolences
Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Ammi
Better now than never.
How many Q do I need ... 10? should I drop the pan..... to clean the magnets....????? I'm buying the Oil tomorrow..... change it on Friday.....
Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
my condolences
I know... the wife doesn't know how to drive cars other than auto.. I love to have a 5 or 6 speed but soon it will come a G35......but for now... I got the wife a 05 Camry..so now the Max is all mine.....
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