How often do you change your oil???

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#61

03-26-2014, 05:09 PM

13fit

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For automatics, a cooler will do more good then using any fancy fluid

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03-26-2014, 08:48 PM

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For automatics, a cooler will do more good then using any fancy fluid

Agreed! Coolers can prolong trans life by keeping fluid temps from getting too hot.

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03-27-2014, 10:54 AM

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I am excited to try full synthetic and see what mpg change I will get

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03-27-2014, 10:57 AM

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If it's more than 1 mpg the difference is due to placebo effect. Controlled lab studies put the difference at 3% (sorry don't have a link).

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03-27-2014, 08:06 PM

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I am excited to try full synthetic and see what mpg change I will get

The performance increase is about like switching to premium gasoline, none!

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