Amsoil ATF users

[RollCast]

Hi,

I'm almost ready to change over to Amsoil Universal ATF. I have heard that some of the ATF fulids may cause a slight shudder with the torque converter. Just needing some feed back from anyone using the Amsoil and how's it working in your truck.

Please include a signature of your truck, this will help greatly.


Thanks
Gary

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01' 2500 - QC/SB, ISB w/Auto, 4X4, 3. 54 LSD, Solid White - Westin Bars, A. R. E. Cap, Bug/Vent Sheilds, K&N Air Filter, Autometer Ultralites Boost/EGT/Trans/Fuel, Custom 4" Exhaust, AutoTransformed DTT TC & VB.


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[John]

RollCast, DTT replaced my Red Line ATF+3 with Amsoil Universal ATF (+4) I provided while performing my transmission upgrade a week ago Saturday. It's working good so far. I would also like to mention that it was my decision to go with the new Amsoil synthetic ATF (I wasn't talked into it).

..... sig, you got it!

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John Treibel
'98. 5 2500 QC 4x4 Sport, Glasstite Vision II, 285 BFG A/Ts on M/T Challengers, Warn 4X Boards, Mopar fender flares & tow hooks, NW Custom s/s-rubber mud flaps and accs. , Mag-Hytec diff. cover & trans. pan, Edelbrock IAS shocks, Reese Titan V hitch, SPA gauges (3), Dynamat, '00 Sport grille and headlights/PIAA Super White bulbs, PIAA Dual Sport 900 aux. lights, BD exh. brake, Amsoil Dual Remote Bypass, Optima Yellow Tops, DD3s/DD Boost Module, Aeroquip AQP braided s/s fuel hoses, Banks High-Ram intake manifold and 14 cm2 turbine housing w/Big Head wastegate actuator, ATS 3-piece exh. man. , Banks 4" dia. s/s exh. sys. , DTT 93% TC, DTT custom tuned VB, BD modified trans. front pump (enhanced by DTT), Air Bulldog induction hood (with NACA ducts), plus MANY other trick modifications

 

[Steve G]

I've been using Amsoil since my DTT upgrades and I'm happy with it.

Steve

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Y2K 3500 SLT+ 4X2,auto,3. 55,VA,275s,PS mod/elb,K&N,DTT TC&VB,SPA Boost/ETG&Tran Temp/Pres,JRE 4" exhaust,Mag-Hytec Trans Pan,Roadmaster Susp,Rhino-liner,Eagle Series 58 Wheels

 

[Timinator]

I've used the original Amsoil ATF and still have their ATF+4 in the trans. Works good and no problems. I have not used the newest generation ATF yet, but I would not hesititate to do so.

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'95 2500 SLT ClubCab, automatic, 3. 54 LSD

 

[Switca]

I got it in my transmission and transfer case. Works fine.

Too bad Amsoil does not make a product that makes the front end problems go away.

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Gregor Switca
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96 2500 4x4 auto SLT.
99. 5 VW Jetta TDI
Nothing but diesel in my driveway.

 

[RollCast]

Thanks Guys,

This is the kind of information I was looking for. The first time I changed the ATF, I went back with 'Aamco' ATF+3, I noticed a slight shudder(1600-1800 rpm) with the stock TC with an empty truck. Now with the DTT TC installed the shudder is still there but, you really have to 'feel' for it now. I have heard many good reports on Amsoil products, just change the rear pumpkin to Amsoil Series 2000 75w-90. I appreciate the time you took to respond to my question... ... . thanks.


Gary

 

[Sparky10]

I have had Amsoil Universal in my trans now for about 5 months and it is great. The shifts are smoother now and no shudder at all. I have Amsoil 75w-90 in the rear end and 15w-40 in the engine. I also use Amsoil oil and air filters. Fine products!

Sparky

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1999 2500 SLT, QC, LB, 4x4, White, 4. 10 LSD, Trailer/Suspension Package, Auto transmission, Westin SS Nerf Bars, Painless Wiring, Silencer Ring MIA, Mag-Hytec Diff. cover, Amsoil front to rear and more coming (I Hope)!!! Next addition, Gauges... ...

Pull a 30', Tahoe 5th Wheel (8800 lbs. ) and hardly know it's back there!!

 

[Extreme1]

Put it in mine when the new trans was installed at 128,000 miles.

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'94 3500 4x4, 207,000 miles, Never had a cat, Auto w/shift kit (thanks Dave G), 3. 54 Gears, TST #5 plate, 235-85-16s, Rancho 9000s w/remote, Isspro gauges inplace of cupholder & Amsoil Air Filter & Lubes, AWOL intake boot (put the silencer ring after I pulled the boot-too loud!?!). NRA member. Blue Ribbon Coalition member.
"Warrantee? We don't need no stinking warrantee!"

 

[rich m]

Amsoiled since April 2000 (the "old" +4 formula)... transmission worked good before... works good now. (when below 40*F it takes a little while to "load" the TC and stays in 3rd-gear takeoff until warmed, killed, and re-started) Does this sound like a valve sticking, or a computer "thing"?

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mildly BOMBed 98. 4 1B7KF23D4WJxxxxxx-- BD's #5 plate and 210HP injectors--BD Brake and the associated transmission bomb goodies (except for TC,currently), 4" open exhaust (short),Psychotty, camper shell, Warn front receiver, G159Unisteels on Rickson 19. 5's. . CD player is bone stock, so are the seats. PrimeLoc, also remote spin-on filter for the auto trans... Pyro,Boost and Trans temp from Isspro,
Westin nerf rails(black),
bent welding rod to hang celphone on dashboard...
240HP on Dynojet from 75-105mph drumspeed.

 

[amsoilman]

RichM,
The transmission is designed so if the ATF temperature is 40 deg F and below, it will not allow it to go to overdrive or TCC lockup.

Wayne

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94'SLT 4X4 AT/White in color. Factory Tow Hooks & Running Boards. Amsoil By-Pass filter, Amsoil Air cleaner,and all fluids are Amsoil. Optima "Red Top" batteries.
BD exhaust Brake, BD Torque Lock, BD Torque Converter, Dr. Performance Stage II Injection Pump. Mag-Hytec Diff Cover,Mag-Hytec Transmission Pan, Isspro Pyro, Boost,Oil temp Gauges mounted in 3 Gauge post mount. One gauge monitors Engine Oil, Trans, Diff. Temps.
Wayne Owen

 

[Josparkz]

Shudders?
We ain't got no stinkin' shudders. #ad

Been using Amsoil for 80 K, in everything.

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"Roadrunner"-96 4X4 club cab-12v-auto-3. 54 gears-Amsoil bypass filter - all Amsoil fluids-trans filter-britebox-shelfit-DeeZee boards-Rhino liner-Rancho 5 speed shocks-Hellwig rear antisway & overload springs-Warn 12000 lb. winch-dual redtop optimas-combo gauge and trans. temp gauge in pillar mount-255/85R16 Kelly MSR tires-custom pinstriping- Walker muffler-Cummins mudflaps-Tuff Country control arms-2" coil spacers

 

[RollCast]

Well I changed over to the Amsoil Universal ATF today. My shudder is now gone #ad
and things are back to normal. I never had any trouble with the factory ATF but, the Aamco(ATF+3)brand dose not work very well in my truck. I have to admitt the shifts seem a bit nicer and the temps are down 20 degrees are so. I also add a Mopar Prefomance pan while I was doing the change, this could be part of the lower temps.

Once again thanks to all that responded..... nice to have real world information.


Gary... ..... #ad


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01' 2500 - QC/SB, ISB w/Auto, 4X4, 3. 54 LSD, Solid White - Westin Bars, A. R. E. Cap, Bug/Vent Sheilds, K&N Air Filter, Autometer Ultralites Boost/EGT/Trans/Fuel, Custom 4" Exhaust, AutoTransformed DTT TC & VB.


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[rich m]

Originally posted by amsoilman:
RichM,
The transmission is designed so if the ATF temperature is 40 deg F and below, it will not allow it to go to overdrive or TCC lockup.

Wayne

sounds familiar... my "behavior" is no 1st or 2nd when cold... straight to 3-slip from 0mph. . I can "force" a lockup/upshift and relock from 3rd to 4th using my BD autoloc and the little remote clicker switch I added. once warmed past 40F, I can kill the engine, allow "reset" of computer and then it shifts normally... kind of annoying, but i'm sure it serves some kind of purpose. . rm

 

[John]

Originally posted by RollCast:
I also add a Mopar Prefomance pan while I was doing the change, this could be part of the lower temps.

Can't wait to receive my new Mag-Hytec DEEP transmission pan to replace my original Mag-Hytec pan! #ad
Hey Roy, ya listening? Remember that special serial number? #ad




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John Treibel
'98. 5 2500 QC 4x4 Sport, Glasstite Vision II, 285 BFG A/Ts on M/T Challengers, Warn 4X Boards, Mopar fender flares & tow hooks, NW Custom s/s-rubber mud flaps and accs. , Mag-Hytec diff. cover & trans. pan, Edelbrock IAS shocks, Reese Titan V hitch, SPA gauges (3), Dynamat, '00 Sport grille and headlights/PIAA Super White bulbs, PIAA Dual Sport 900 aux. lights, BD exh. brake, Amsoil Dual Remote Bypass, Optima Yellow Tops, DD3s/DD Boost Module, Aeroquip AQP braided s/s fuel hoses, Banks High-Ram intake manifold and 14 cm2 turbine housing w/Big Head wastegate actuator, ATS 3-piece exh. man. , Banks 4" dia. s/s exh. sys. , DTT 93% TC, DTT custom tuned VB, BD modified trans. front pump (enhanced by DTT), Air Bulldog induction hood (with NACA ducts), plus MANY other trick modifications