What's ur take on the proper racing ATF % for cold climates ?
#1
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What's ur take on the proper racing ATF % for cold climates ?
So I saw the thread about the 65% racing atf fluid and I got some questions.
I know it's 8 qrts of redline type f fluid and 1 qrt of redline d4 right?
I read in that thread that it might be a little too thick for colder climates (I live in toronto so we get -30 here)
People suggested redline lightweight type f fluid ? What are the cons over just regular type f?
Now my MAIN question is this, do I do a 3x3 using 2 qrt racing fluid 1 lightweight racing fluid ?
What are your thoughts ?
I know it's 8 qrts of redline type f fluid and 1 qrt of redline d4 right?
I read in that thread that it might be a little too thick for colder climates (I live in toronto so we get -30 here)
People suggested redline lightweight type f fluid ? What are the cons over just regular type f?
Now my MAIN question is this, do I do a 3x3 using 2 qrt racing fluid 1 lightweight racing fluid ?
What are your thoughts ?
#2
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I did this over the course of 3 weeks.
Type-F, Type-F, Lightweight
Lightweight, Lightweight, Type-F
Type-F, Lightweight, D4
This was in February/March 2015 when it was still cold out.
I should mention I have had flaring shifting to 4th gear since May 2014.
I started using Redline to see if it would help with flaring.
It did help, but shifts were still pretty rough in the cold.
Anywho, it shifts much better now that the warmer weather is here.
I don't know if ihatecars knows I'm in Canada, but he recommended I use STRAIGHT Type-F, to give the transmission every bite it can get.
I went against this suggestion, and some other people were surprised I used what I did to do my 3x3 as I live in the cold...
If they were surprised I used what I did, imagine if I used straight Type-F?
I don't know what to believe really. I'm a transmission noob.
I think I'll be using 1 Type-F, and 2 D4 next drain/refill.
Type-F, Type-F, Lightweight
Lightweight, Lightweight, Type-F
Type-F, Lightweight, D4
This was in February/March 2015 when it was still cold out.
I should mention I have had flaring shifting to 4th gear since May 2014.
I started using Redline to see if it would help with flaring.
It did help, but shifts were still pretty rough in the cold.
Anywho, it shifts much better now that the warmer weather is here.
I don't know if ihatecars knows I'm in Canada, but he recommended I use STRAIGHT Type-F, to give the transmission every bite it can get.
I went against this suggestion, and some other people were surprised I used what I did to do my 3x3 as I live in the cold...
If they were surprised I used what I did, imagine if I used straight Type-F?
I don't know what to believe really. I'm a transmission noob.
I think I'll be using 1 Type-F, and 2 D4 next drain/refill.
Last edited by guitarplayer16; 05-26-2015 at 10:33 PM.
#3
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I did this over the course of 3 weeks.
Type-F, Type-F, Lightweight
Lightweight, Lightweight, Type-F
Type-F, Lightweight, D4
This was in February/March 2015 when it was still cold out.
I should mention I have had flaring shifting to 4th gear since May 2014.
I started using Redline to see if it would help with flaring.
It did help, but shifts were still pretty rough in the cold.
Anywho, it shifts much better now that the warmer weather is here.
I think I'll be using 1 Type-F, and 2 D4 next drain/refill.
Type-F, Type-F, Lightweight
Lightweight, Lightweight, Type-F
Type-F, Lightweight, D4
This was in February/March 2015 when it was still cold out.
I should mention I have had flaring shifting to 4th gear since May 2014.
I started using Redline to see if it would help with flaring.
It did help, but shifts were still pretty rough in the cold.
Anywho, it shifts much better now that the warmer weather is here.
I think I'll be using 1 Type-F, and 2 D4 next drain/refill.
#4
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Read my edited post
Flaring is when the transmission slips right before it engages.
RPMs increase several hundred RPM before it shifts.
That started back in May 2014 when I did a drain/refill with DW1.
Flaring is when the transmission slips right before it engages.
RPMs increase several hundred RPM before it shifts.
That started back in May 2014 when I did a drain/refill with DW1.
#5
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So you saying I should stick to type f right?
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Taken from Inaccurate:
I run this in northern VT, 2 winters so far both hitting -20F.
For anyone that is beginning to use Racing ATF for the first time AND WANT A
NORMAL VISCOSITY
Refill #1 = 2 quarts Racing ATF + 1 quart Lightweight ATF
Refill #2 = 2 quarts Racing ATF + 1 quart Lightweight ATF
Refill #3 = 1 quart D4 + 1 qt Racing ATF + 1 qt Lightweight ATF
The above will produce a 65% Racing mixture with normal viscosity.
NORMAL VISCOSITY
Refill #1 = 2 quarts Racing ATF + 1 quart Lightweight ATF
Refill #2 = 2 quarts Racing ATF + 1 quart Lightweight ATF
Refill #3 = 1 quart D4 + 1 qt Racing ATF + 1 qt Lightweight ATF
The above will produce a 65% Racing mixture with normal viscosity.
I run this in northern VT, 2 winters so far both hitting -20F.
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