I'm doing my 30k service....I had called a previous shop and was told i had to use diaqueen in the transfer case....is this true??? Amsoil is a whole lot cheaper than the factory fluids, but i wanna be safe...what do u guys think?

need to change tranny, t case, and coolant

 

I have always stuck with stock fluids, especially in the 6 speed in my car. Everything has worked just fine to this point. I know its a little pricey but order jugs of the diaqueen lsd and the tranny oil and you should have enough for like 2-3 tranny changes and a bunch of transfer case and rear diff changes. It a little pricey up front but you will be able to do ti multiple times with the gallon jug they give you. I am starting to have a little trouble shifting with the tranny, I don't think its going on me yet, I just think I might need to switch up the fluid from the diaqueen, so if you hear of a good type to use for the 6 let me know.... good luck with the service

 

i recommend using the diaqueen lsd lube for the rear diff and t-case...tranny is good with a lot of different things...i actually just did my fluid change...i used the pennzoil synchromesh which is the same as the gm synchromesh...autozone $6.99/quart...

 

funny that buchnerj says use the oem cause I have...and I think I'm going to change! (paraphrased, obviously)

I used OEM on my 30k but I think I'll go AMSOil for my 45k just to try it out. It is much cheaper to go non-OEM, and a lot of people swear by Redline, AMSOil, etc.

 

Redline is what I do.

 

You stepped up your game in the power mods, now step up your game with top notch fluids.

 

Amsoil 0w-30 in the engine and GL-4 in the tranny. Redline Shockproof Heavy in the t-case and rear diff. I change in engine oil every 3000-5000 miles or two months and the tranny, tcase and rear diff every 10k.

 

I went with AMSoil. Have a local dealer like 5 mins from me, so I get a discount. Great oil I suppose, I can't really tell the difference but whatever.

I say go with what's cheaper/better suited for you.

 

Diaqueen in TC and rear diff. I wouldn't use anything else ever

 

AMSOIL

 

Diaqueen only for anything other than the Engine.

Can't go wrong with OEM.

 

^I don't know. These OEM parts are seeing stress that the OEM hadn't intended.

 

You cant go wrong with the OEM fluids. I had the same dilemma and wasnt sure what to do for my 15000 fluid change. I was a little skeptical not using the OEM Diaqueen however I did a lot of research on here. A lot of people liked the AMSOIL however I wasnt sure if they were/are just AMSOIL fanboys. Well anyway I decided to give it a try.

Its been almost 4000 miles since I changed everything and the car is still running strong. The only difference that I noticed was in the shifting of my tranny. It seems to be much smoother. Other than that I really didnt notice any changes so in that sense I guess its a good thing. Its really up to you. As for me, I am happy and will be buying AMSOIL again.

 

i think i have said this many many times


Have you stepped up your game with modding your evo ? Most likely YES is the answer.

Now you need to step up your game with the blood of your car the oil start putting quality OIL's in that EVO

 

YOu wont notice the difference right off tha back, but mark my words your pocket $$ will notice the difference down the road when you dont have to replace syncros , sleves, and bearings because of the high quality synthetic oils you have in your car right now.