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Trans/Diff Oil change..where to buy oil?
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| 10-28-2009, 10:51 AM | #1 |
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Trans/Diff Oil change..where to buy oil?
So I am approaching 50K slowly but surely, and I am planning on changing the trans and diff oil. I have to also do a reg oil change so I plan on doing this all at the same time. I plan on trying Elf/Total 5w 30, as I have heard great things about this oil. Should I stick with OEM fluids for trans and diff? Or maybe go with Redline for diff?
Also should I replace the trans filter? I know that it is built in to the cover. If anybody has replaced these fluids I'd appreciate your help!! chris
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| 10-29-2009, 08:36 AM | #2 |
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I have also heard good things about the Elf oil. It seems like a big hit up in Canada. As for the trans and dif, I would not go with Redline, go OEM.
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| 10-29-2009, 12:30 PM | #3 |
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For diff oil I have always heard Redline 75W-90 always recommended for non-M cars if you are not going OEM.
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| 10-29-2009, 12:39 PM | #4 |
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I used Redline at 50k and Royal Purple at 100k and prefer the Royal Purple it holds up better in the trans.
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| 10-29-2009, 09:48 PM | #5 |
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Yea I'll try to get get the OEM trans oil and probably go with Redline for the Diff. Where can I get the trans pan/filter?
Thanks Chris
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| 10-29-2009, 10:40 PM | #6 |
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http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Numbe..._CE04B7F6.aspx
and these guys have a decent rate for the ATF http://www.pelicanparts.com/euro/cat..._pg1.htm#item3 same as OEM |
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