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Changing fluids in my Evo 5, need help!

Old Mar 17, 2014 | 06:40 PM
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Changing fluids in my Evo 5, need help!

Hey guys.

I bought my Evo 5 GSR a few months ago and it was serviced around 1-2000 kms before I bought it. I've done 2,000kms on the car during my ownership and have decided I want to give it a full service so I can keep records from now of what is in it and when exactly fluids were replaced, and maybe increase fuel efficiency as it's just terrible on fuel.
I top up atleast $40 each time I fuel up which at $2.31 per litre gets me 17.2 litres of 98 which on a bad day gives me only 70kms of driving and on a good day I'd be lucky to reach 100kms, so looking to hopefully increase this a little.
My car is making 260kw @ 22psi (have supporting mods) which is the boost I run daily (need a boost controller ASAP to reduce this!). I don't track, I usually just cruise in it with the occasional boost.

So would like to buy fluids that'll suit my situation. Not looking to buy really expensive fluids such at Motul 300v etc, but that being said I only want to use quality stuff in my Evo.
Have made a list of the stuff I'll need to change and have roughly found some stuff I may buy but want all your opinions first as you guys have much more experience with these cars.

Spent hours researching the fluids but couldn't find much so decided to come post here. Thanks in advance for your help.

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Radiator Flush:

Calibre Radiator Flush - 300mL - $15
OR
Nulon Radiator Flush & Clean - 300mL - $16
OR
Just flush using water

Coolant (6L):
Nulon Red Long Life Anti-Freeze/Anti-Boil Ready to Use - 5 Litre - $40



Rear Diff (.41 L):
Do I use LSD fluid?

Torque Transfer Mechanism (0.7L):
Do I use AYC Fluid?

AYC Hydraulic & Reservoir (1.5L):
1L Motul Multi ATF - $23
This right?

Manual Transmission (2.8 LITRE):
0.94L Redline MT-85 75w85 GL-4 Gear Oil - $40
This right?



Engine Oil (5.1L):
Nulon Hi-Tech Fast Flowing Synthetic Engine Oil - 10W-40, 5 Litre - $50.00
OR
Penrite Everyday Engine Oil - 10W-40, 5 Litre - $65
OR
HKS SUPER RACING 10W45 4 Ltr 100% SYNTHETIC OIL - $65



Oil Filter:
K&N Performance Oil Filter - $29.95
OR
HKS Oil Filter - $39.00
OR
GReddy Oil Filter - $39.00



BRAKE FLUID / CLUTCH FLUID:
Castrol Response Brake Fluid - Super Dot 4, 500mL - $16



POWERSTEERING FLUID (1L):
Castrol Power Steering Fluid, 500mL - $10



Spark Plugs:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-NGK-Iridium-IX-Spark-Plugs-BPR8EIX-6684-Set-of-4-/310314998360?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4840371a58&vxp=mtrOR
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-NGK-Copper-Core-Spark-Plug-BR8EG-3130-/360567216052?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53f37b17b4&vxp=mtr

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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 04:43 PM
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bump. please help I really need to change the fluids in my car they are pretty low but I don't want to get the wrong stuff.
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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 04:57 PM
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I'd just search around a little. When I did my fluids I decided the best route for my IX was OEM fluid in the transfer case and rear diff.

I put amsoil in the transmission because it was cheaper and I heard good things about it. Nothing magical happened but it didn't explode either so I'm satisfied.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 06:14 AM
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Make sure you have a bottle pump, name life easier for filing the transmission, transfer case, rear diff and ayc.
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