Where can I buy Lubegard?

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I can't seem to find a place in or near Sacramento, CA to buy Lubegard, the automatic transmission additive recommended by Bill Kondolay. The only choice seems to be on line or mail order. Does anyone know of a store where I can buy it off the shelf?

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Joe George
Eureka, CA

'95 2500 CC auto 4X4,3. 54,Combo EGT/boost guage,custom switch panel,PacBrake,TST #5,BD valve body,Automatic motorhome steps on both sides,Foldacover hard bed cover,Cummins chrome kit,Black steel grill guard,Front hitch receiver

 

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I've seen it here in Minnesota at the "Menard's" store but I don't know if the Menard chain extends to California.

 

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I just bought some at the local NAPA store.

 

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Thanks for the reply. I guess I'll have to try a larger NAPA store. The one I went to was kind of small.

 

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Joe,
This is available at transmission shops ask for the red lube guard, lubeguard is a product name manufactured by international lubricants. The customer service number is 1-800-333-5823.

My dad recommends this product when using dextron 3 in the dodge transmissions. Here are some of the features they listed on the packaging:

-Maxizes overall performance
-Inhabits overheating and fluid oxidation
-Insures proper lubrication in cold weather
-Eliminates objectionable noises during shifts
-Reduces temperature
-Reduces wear on metal parts
-Reduces varnish and sludge
-Extends transmission life
-Increases fluid life
-Prevents clutch chatter and torque converter shudder
-Prevents hung governors
-Keeps valve free

Stefan Kondolay
Diesel Transmission Technology

 

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Ok, I'll do that. Thanks for the info.

 

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I found some at the NAPA store on Power Inn Road. I stopped at another NAPA store yesterday and they didn't have it. The twit behind the counter had never heard of it. Thanks to you guys that replied.

 

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Joe,

Let us know how it works. I've got two bottles sitting on on the shelf but haven't put any in yet. I put in TFOD shift kit and and Mobil 1 ATF and it shifts fine without it. I understand the the electronically controlled transmissions (mines not its a RH not an RE) need it cause the electronics try to compensate for the extra grip of the Dexron type fluid and actually cause excessive slippage.

What year is your truck?

 

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briand,

My truck is a '95 with a 47RH. I got it because Bill Kondolay highly recommends it. The ATF in mine is a little low right now so I thought this was a good time to give the stuff a try. The last time I changed fluid in mine the gasket decided to leak a little. I fixed that last weekend and ended up just a little on the low side but adding a quart would probably put it over the max point. Maybe Bill will chime in here and tell us about the stuff.

 

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Bill/Stefan, is lubeguard an option with a 93-A518 using amsoil type 3? I have the +4 atf in a box i just need a new gasket and one of your VB's when I can find the $$. Should i use it with +4??

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93. 5 D250 4X4,HD Spring Pkg, Rancho 7000's, Rear Swaybar,Dual Shock Front Stabilizer,BD Injectors,31/2" Mandrel bent exhaust,16cm 'Hot End',Modest Pump Tweaks/Timed,K&N Air,Isspro Pyro,Tach,transmission Temp,Auto Meter Oil Filled Boost Ga. , 3:54's, 4 Speed Auto, Clubcab, Aftermarket Reclining Buckets w/ctr Drop Down seat/console, Black over Silver, 21psi,285-65R-16's,American Racing Clear Coat Mags, Amsoil 15W-40HD Marine,12,000 lb. Warn Winch,KC Spots. 97,000 Kms.

 

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BushWakr,
If you are using the Amsoil +3 or +4 ATF, you should not put anything else in it. It has what it needs already, and to do so, you could upset the chemicals that are already in it. This is a very high quality ATF.

Best regards,

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

 

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If anyone is still looking, Camping World sells Lube Guard as well.