Synthetic for auto transmission?
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Synthetic for auto transmission?
Ok so specs are pretty much against using anything except specific menitoned brands for auto transmissions (or any trans for that matter) in the X-type...
But Im wondering if you think using Mobil 1's synthetic auto trans fluid is good? I dont want to blow my tranny up by using an unsupported fluid... but Jag doesnt say you can use synthetic engine oil either, but I do, many do. And its great.
What do you all think? Mobile 1's synethic auto tranny fluid mentions it adheres to Mercon V type fluids and jag's specs mention mercon V as an option...
But Im wondering if you think using Mobil 1's synthetic auto trans fluid is good? I dont want to blow my tranny up by using an unsupported fluid... but Jag doesnt say you can use synthetic engine oil either, but I do, many do. And its great.
What do you all think? Mobile 1's synethic auto tranny fluid mentions it adheres to Mercon V type fluids and jag's specs mention mercon V as an option...
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What about transmission oil? Should you use synthetic if the car doesn't have synthetic. I have also heard where you can't use synthetic unless put in when car was almost brand new? Urban myth or truth?
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What about transmission oil? Should you use synthetic if the car doesn't have synthetic. I have also heard where you can't use synthetic unless put in when car was almost brand new? Urban myth or truth?
What about transmission oil? Should you use synthetic if the car doesn't have synthetic. I have also heard where you can't use synthetic unless put in when car was almost brand new? Urban myth or truth?
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Isn't very hard to change transmision fluid on automatic trany, since its closed version and you cant do it yourself... or thats what i heard.. and as far as i know there is no stick to check trany level or put additional lube in there....
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JTIS manual gives directions on how to do it, doesnt seem hard, except it doesnt really say where the drain plug is specifically at.
Many say only use tranny oil that meets specs, but most synthetics are completely different than specs but work even better. Just like synthetic engine oil compared to the jag spec'd Castrol GTX.
What about brake fluid? Specs are super dot 4, but what about a synthetic?
Many say only use tranny oil that meets specs, but most synthetics are completely different than specs but work even better. Just like synthetic engine oil compared to the jag spec'd Castrol GTX.
What about brake fluid? Specs are super dot 4, but what about a synthetic?
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