Sorry if this is clear, but Im not sure about something.

So FFL-2 is not the exact same fluid as SSTF-1, but a comparable replacment?

It seems...

SSTF-1 = RAVENOL
FFL-2 = ?

 

No, they are the same fluid. Both are made by Castrol.

 

Perhaps this is in the wrong thread but what is the difference with the SSP fluid?

 

I don't know the exact make up of their fluid, but they probably use ffl-4 as a base. Ffl-4 is used in the GT-R and Porsche DCTs

 

Well, I just spoke to SSP. Obviously it's a proprietary fluid made for them and it has better longevity/thermal viscosity etc.

Basically a better all around fluid than anything OEM but it comes at a price. 8L of SSP Gold is $400. Reusable filter at $100.

$500 for SSP.

 

He also said that the most important thing for the SST transmissions are regularly changing the fluid and cleaning the reusable filter (regardless of fluid, just changing it to new).

It's a delicate component the SST with many parts and it should be treated just like an engine. It's unfortunately costly to have to do an additional $250 (OEM fluid + reusable filter) $500 (SSP Gold + reusable filter) but I personally don't mind spending that to have some peace of mind.

 

So who sell oem sst fluid at the best price?

 

Fred Beans Part in my opinion

 

Sorry if its been discussed but has anyone tried any other filter element options out there? I see we can use pentosin ffl-2 but just curious if anyone tried finding a similar paper filter for the sst as well

 

Its made by Filtran same as stock and same as the one you buy from Mitsu


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ralliart-Evo...r#ht_988wt_997

 

Mind me to ask if you are the seller... did anyone here on EvoM purchase it from this seller?

 

SSP also sells the paper filter for cheap and now they have a reusable replacement for it :-))

 

I purchased one from this seller, it came from Canada in box with Ford markings on it but the sticker with the Ford part number was removed. It is the exact same filter though.

 

Just in case it might be easier for some, your local NAPA auto parts store can also order Pentosin brand FFL-2 and 3 fluid!!!
BUT prices vary from place to place!!!

EDIT: NAPA part # G052182A2 for FFL-2 and FFL3 # is FFL3...lol!!! Pentosin brand thru altrom chemicals.

 

Ravenol DCT/DSG 1liter for $14.95 each or 12 liters for $167 w/ free shipping.
http://www.blauparts.com/proddetail....od=J1D2111%2DA
http://www.blauparts.com/proddetail....=J1D2111%2D12A