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LubeGard adding question

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jarpil, Dec 27, 2024.

  1. Dec 27, 2024 at 1:28 PM
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    jarpil

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    I’m going to inject LubeGard platinum in the transmission. It’s 10oz. Can I just add it to the existing fluid or should I drain 10oz of transmission fluid first and then add the additive?
     
  2. Dec 27, 2024 at 1:34 PM
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    I just added it after the level check was done.
     
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    Put it in and let er rip
     
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  4. Dec 27, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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    Send it!
     
  5. Dec 27, 2024 at 2:37 PM
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    Is this another Slick50 kind of thing?
     
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    Been wondering the same thing in anticipation of adding it in the near future. I was under the impression you treat is an equal amount of ATF and it is part of the level check process.
     
  8. Dec 28, 2024 at 7:21 PM
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    Thanks for all the input. I can honestly say this thing actually works. The shifts are much smoother, quicker and quieter. No more too early gear shifts or too late shifts. Drove it around for 60-70 miles and I just love it.
     
  9. Dec 28, 2024 at 8:14 PM
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    How did you end up adding it?

    Did you ever deal with the stutter around 40-45 mph? I'm wondering if this helps
     
  10. Dec 28, 2024 at 10:14 PM
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    Cheap transfer pump from Home Depot. I’m sorry I have never experienced the stutter.
     
  11. Dec 29, 2024 at 7:18 AM
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  12. Dec 29, 2024 at 8:48 AM
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    Sorry, I meant to ask if you just added it to the current ATF or added and redid the level check.
     
  13. Dec 29, 2024 at 1:12 PM
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    I just added it.
     
  14. Dec 29, 2024 at 4:21 PM
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    Post #2
     
  15. Dec 29, 2024 at 5:55 PM
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    Ok, thank you both. 10 oz seemed like a decent amount of volume after going through the trouble of a level check
     
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