The RIGHT WAY to Flush your SST Trans
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After the mineral flush did you drain the trans cooler again? Also where can you get this mineral oil? I'm changing mine tomorrow and did not know about this and would like to pick some up tonight. Thanks!
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Well I ended up changing mine last night thanks for the tutorial it was very helpful! And man does it make a difference the shifts are so much smoother. Under heavy acceleration in Sport mode the shifts were harsh and now its so smooth. It got rid of the jerkiness for me when coming to stops also. I'm a very happy man haha.
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aww man, only 30k? you could've waited another 10k! lol i'm at 40k and i'm dying to get it done. I'm jerking at almost every light.
I think when i have a good day off i'll start up the heater and get it done with the oil change.
*off topic but 08Lancer89 have you done your differential fluid change yet?
can't find a Ralliart edition for DIY...
I think when i have a good day off i'll start up the heater and get it done with the oil change.
*off topic but 08Lancer89 have you done your differential fluid change yet?
can't find a Ralliart edition for DIY...
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aww man, only 30k? you could've waited another 10k! lol i'm at 40k and i'm dying to get it done. I'm jerking at almost every light.
I think when i have a good day off i'll start up the heater and get it done with the oil change.
*off topic but 08Lancer89 have you done your differential fluid change yet?
can't find a Ralliart edition for DIY...
I think when i have a good day off i'll start up the heater and get it done with the oil change.
*off topic but 08Lancer89 have you done your differential fluid change yet?
can't find a Ralliart edition for DIY...
My next weekend project is the differential fluid. Do you have the EVO X maintenance booklet thing that shows how to? I have been looking at that and its about the same as ours.
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Great write up! I just did it. Major difference during my drive, and my filter looked like yours. I installed the SSP inline filter. I got about 7.5 Quarts when i drained everything. FYI, the fill plug is under the battery.
You can use mineral spirits which is found in most paint sections. I found it at lowes. Just and FYI
You can use mineral spirits which is found in most paint sections. I found it at lowes. Just and FYI
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Mineral oil is an inert lubricant and is being used as a flush fluid in these instructions.
Mineral spirits are a solvent and remaining any solvent will break down the SST fluid. It will also break down organic materials like clutch plates!
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Mineral spirits are NOT the same as mineral oil!
Mineral oil is an inert lubricant and is being used as a flush fluid in these instructions.
Mineral spirits are a solvent and remaining any solvent will break down the SST fluid. It will also break down organic materials like clutch plates!
Mineral oil is an inert lubricant and is being used as a flush fluid in these instructions.
Mineral spirits are a solvent and remaining any solvent will break down the SST fluid. It will also break down organic materials like clutch plates!