SST Fluid comparison - Results

[philsra]

if you have a look at this doc https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-fnvWb ... view?pli=1 it is the GETRAG manual for the 450 and 470 box but on the 9th page it lists the different names for the manufactures oil,easily

Transmission Fluid Type: BOT 341

Ford part number: XT-11-QDC

Volvo part number: 1161838

Mitsubishi part number: MZ320065

Mitsubishi calls this Dia Queen SSTF-I

Approximately $28.00 for 1 liter

dont know if this helps but the link is a good read.

[chris]

Castrol Transmax Dual and Bot 341manufactured by Castrol.
Under brand Bot 341 are made to order for the official Mitsubishi service centres.
Under the brand Transmax Dual this fluid a few years later went into retail sale the overall composition of the fluids is almost identical. Transmax Dual has a slightly higher viscosity to better resist over heating.

The above was translated from a european site, they seem to think Transmax Duel is a better fluid

[sleeper]

hmmm, ford or transmax, excellent thread Nick

[sleeper]

is there a "how to" some where on this guys?

i`ve found 2, which do u think is more accurate?

http://goo.gl/jpcWUp evoM
or
http://goo.gl/1NWGb0 evoX

[bunnishiwa]

They're both essentially the same, except sst's MY10 and back have 3 drain holes, MY10 and after have only 2

It is easy to do yourself if you have a spare 4 hrs or so. I used 1ltr water bottles to measure what came out to replace the exact amount of fluid

[sleeper]

thanks Marc.

[SEB15]

It's similar to a engine oil change, i got out 7.8L from mine, that's with filter and i drained the cooler as well

[sleeper]

on a RA do u have to remove the battery holder or the airbox or both to get to the filler bung?

and what size outlet on the long funnel do u need?

thanks guys

[SEB15]

yes you need to remove both, as the bolt is under the battery tray, and i think you have to remove just the snorkel from the air box, you will need a 8mm allen key
http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35444

[sleeper]

so u dont have to remove the airbox seb, just the snorkel?

[bunnishiwa]

Just the snorkel & battery to get to the fill hole

[SEB15]

Yes that's correct

[sleeper]

thanks for your help guys

[Bernz]

Hay guys, I will be buying a 20L drum of the Castrol transmax dual, and looking to drop the fluids this coming weekend.

I am looking for someone to go half for the castrol fluid?
If anyone is interesting, I will go half with you, so 10L for half of what I will pay. I have been quoted around $360ish mark GST inclusive.

PM me if interested.

Thanks