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How many people are DIY transmission fluid? top access or bottom access?

  • YES DIY ...bottom normal access points for filling/draining

    Votes: 1 5.6%
  • YES DIY ...top access point for filling/bottom bolt for draining

    Votes: 10 56%
  • NO...I take it to dealer...They do it whatever way they want & I don't care

    Votes: 7 39%

Transmission Fluid change (poll)

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2.5K views 26 replies 8 participants last post by  ducati1964  
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Idemitsu makes the transmission fluid. As they do for Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, Mazda, and Hyundai/Kia.

Its is not magic lubricant, it is made for the 10 speed - DW1. Amsoil makes it better, as they do with most lubricants in the Signature line.

I have seen several 4th Gen Acuras use it and it always comes out looking fantastic. Which is why most of us switch.
I am only using the OEM rear end fluid, because I have some left over.
Next maintenance change I will switch it to Amsoil.
 
Which AMSOIL fluid are you going to use for the rear end? When I asked them about it, they stated they didn't make one for it.
Differential/Transfer Case



Transfer Case Lubricant

For Transfer Case: U/K TRC....SL003




Capacity: U/K TRC 1.2 pints.
Torque: 32 ft/lbs (Transfer Case Fill Plug) Install a new gasket on Drain and Fill Plugs.
Torque: 32 ft/lbs (Transfer Case Drain Plug) Install a new gasket on Drain and Fill Plugs.