Transmission Additive

[Brett Kirby]

Hi all,



Any opinions / horror stories / good experiences out there on adding Slick 50 Trans Treatment to an "01 ST with 110,000 miles......?



Had the trans flushed at approx 85,000. Had some work done on the trans to cure flare problem. No other real problems but trans sounds like it is "grinding" or a little "dry". I have checked fluid levels and all semms fine. Front and ear diffs just had fluid change also.



If I do it can I just add to the existing fluid...? Will it cause an overfill problem....?

I guess the real question is will it damage anything or be detrimental.....?



Any help would be great......thanks



Limey

 

[Tom Schindler]

I guess the real question is will it damage anything or be detrimental.....?

The real question is will it do anything good for your tranny?





Tom

 

[Michael A 2]

Hmmmm... I remember in a post in this forum before was to upgrade the valvebodies and solenoids of our trannies, do the EPC adjustment, and don't go to them kwik lube tranny fluid changers. Might as well drop the pan when changing tranny fluid.

 

[vik singh]

try lucus..i have been using it for a few yers..it has worked awesome for me...225,000 km on my tranny and it pulling strong

 

[Joseph L]

a friend of mine uses this stuff exclusively in rebuilds at his trans shop

 

[Aaron Yarbough]

I have heard some really good things about the Lucus product. Would it be a good idea to add the Lucus product to my transmission now while it is new? I have an 07 4.6L ST.

 

[Todd Z]

All those additives are just new additive packages for the fluid. Oil base is all the same, what makes it different is the additive package the manufacturer puts in the fluid.



IT is good to add something like that if you just changed your pan and only 5 qts of the 12 qts in the tranny....



Other wise they are really good for nothing, THe best thing is to regulary change your fluid and you will be fine..



Todd Z

 

[Michael A 2]

Todd,



What would be the recommended interval? Is it better to have a flush like what the dealers are doing or drop the pan as discussed in our projects page? You input is highly appreciated.



Mike

 

[Todd Z]

I personally would flush the transmission every 30K and then do the filter every 60K...



I beleive the ST manual says fluid and filter every 60K..



I have a pan with a drain plug in it, so i can do some of the fluid when ever i want...



Todd Z