Swapping all fluids in the drivetrain
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All Amsoil:
Amsoil 5w30 Series 2000 in the engine. I change the oil yearly (about every 18-20k miles).
Amsoil Synthetic ATF in the tranny -- shifts much smoother since I flushed and filled with that stuff.
I was using Amsoil Severe Gear in the diff, but I'm using conventional fluid now. I will use Amsoil 80w90 severe gear WITHOUT friction modifier at some point. I have the oil, just haven't changed it yet.
I am not using Amsoil grease though. My front bearings are my upper ball joint (with a fitting) have TomPac TP-2557 synthetic bearing gel in them.
Amsoil 5w30 Series 2000 in the engine. I change the oil yearly (about every 18-20k miles).
Amsoil Synthetic ATF in the tranny -- shifts much smoother since I flushed and filled with that stuff.
I was using Amsoil Severe Gear in the diff, but I'm using conventional fluid now. I will use Amsoil 80w90 severe gear WITHOUT friction modifier at some point. I have the oil, just haven't changed it yet.
I am not using Amsoil grease though. My front bearings are my upper ball joint (with a fitting) have TomPac TP-2557 synthetic bearing gel in them.
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Originally Posted by SoundPer4mance
on the front axle you may be able to use a hand pump and get it out of the fill hole.
I run..
Engine - Mobil 1
Trans - Royal Purple
Transfercase - Mobil 1
Powersteering - Royal Purple/Lucas
Front/Rear Axle - Valvoline 80w/90
Grease (ball joints and such) - Mobil 1
The new axle I am building will use Amsoil or Mobil 1.
If you can't tell, I belive in synthetics.
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Originally Posted by SONICEDGE03
Thanks Guys! Yeah, I have a hand pump at work that I am going to use to get as much of the old stuff out as possible.
Dang John, 20K on an oil change EEEEEK I am assuming that you change filters on a regular basis right?
Dang John, 20K on an oil change EEEEEK I am assuming that you change filters on a regular basis right?
I get the oil tested at the end of each year when I change it. So far, viscosity going up has been the main problem -- the oil passed on every other parameter and wear metals are below what's acceptable for a 3000 mile oil change.
I'm very comfortable now doing long drain with Amsoil. Since viscosity change has a lot to do with dissolved solids that are emulsified by detergent action, the microfiber filters may slow that down considerably. Hope so. It's all an adventure...
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