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Old Feb 27, 2008, 06:15 PM
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Just completed changing, trans fluid with redline MT-90, transfer case and rear diff with oem Diaqueen. Man, do I feel a difference, it's like the car is running smooth as can be now. My question is when everyone else has done their first big fluid change, have you noticed a big difference?, like it's new again!!!!
Old Feb 27, 2008, 07:04 PM
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I too just did mine, but I paid the 86 dollars for the Diaqueen tranny fluid. My 4th gear synchro was grinding and now its like its hardly there. Tranny shifts soooo smooth!
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Did you guys do it yourself or did you have someone else do it?
Old Feb 27, 2008, 07:26 PM
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Redline in the tranny made a huge difference for me at 15k,I tried amsoil and mobil1 prior and did not like either.Noticed nothing in tc case and rear diff but stayed with diaqueen
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I used mobil1 in my tranny. I'm not impressed, i'll be trying something else next time around.
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did you buy the redline from a vendor?
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I had my tran fluid changed at 19k miles cuz i had a new clutch put in but i didn't really feel a difference. =/

That and my 5th gear grind was still the same...
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I'm coming up on my 30K service. I'll let you know how it turned out soon.
Old Feb 27, 2008, 08:09 PM
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Had my 30k a couple of months ago. Car drove great before and after. Tech said my car was still driving very strong. Had it done by a certified shop to keep my lifetime warranty intact.
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diy ftw did mine at 25k
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wait TIME OUT!!! what do i need to change if its hard to get into 3rd and 5th ?? what fluid ?
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I just did my 30K service at 25K and did not notice a difference. I went with the 6-speed Super Diaqueen in my 5-speed...used stock fluids in the transfer case and rear diff. I even used Mitsu coolant, damn $21 for a gallon...bastards. I also changed the air filter element. I did NOT change the accessory belt as some have said because it looked fine, plus it looks like a pain the a$$ job anyway.
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Originally Posted by Drooke
wait TIME OUT!!! what do i need to change if its hard to get into 3rd and 5th ?? what fluid ?
If its hard getting in certain gears its your tranny or tranny fluid. Change it out and see if it improves. I use Redline MT90 like the OP and love it.
Old Feb 28, 2008, 06:14 AM
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I believe Mitsu charges around $500 for this service. How much did it cost DIY?
Old Feb 28, 2008, 08:55 AM
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I'm takin my car in tomorrow to get fluids done does the dealer have that mt-90 fluid


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