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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: D on 15 September 2012, 15:46:18
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Thanks to a friendly OOFer who will help top up my ATF tomorrow. However due to my superb planning skills, I have not sourced any Fuchs 4000. So is this ok as it is reasonably priced and easily available.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_175466_langId_-1_categoryId_255219 (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_175466_langId_-1_categoryId_255219)
Or avoid and get the Comma alternative?
All recommendations welcome.
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http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-965-fuchs-titan-atf-4000-multifunctional-automatic-transmission-fluid.aspx (http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-965-fuchs-titan-atf-4000-multifunctional-automatic-transmission-fluid.aspx)
:) :)
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You'll need to physically check what's written on the bottle :y
The VX oil is given as 19 40 763, so would expect to see that somewhere in the small print :y also the owners manaual should give the spec needed, again expect to see that on the bottle :y
Potentially you could need 9 litres of the stuff :-\, and lots of shampoo for afterwards ;D
My understanding is that Dexron III is Dexron III regardless of the bottle it comes in :-\, but double check the small print on the bottle before buying :y
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Yes Tunnie. That would be my first choice. However unless Opie did Sunday deliveries, I dont think I can use them for an ATF top up that we are going to do tomorrow. Hence looking at alternatives. My fault for not being organised.
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You'll need to physically check what's written on the bottle :y
The VX oil is given as 19 40 763, so would expect to see that somewhere in the small print :y also the owners manaual should give the spec needed, again expect to see that on the bottle :y
Potentially you could need 9 litres of the stuff :-\, and lots of shampoo for afterwards ;D
My understanding is that Dexron III is Dexron III regardless of the bottle it comes in :-\, but double check the small print on the bottle before buying :y
Yes, my understanding is that Dex III is a GM spec that manufacturers comply with. I would normally go for it, just a bit wary given the rep that Castrol have on OOF with regards to engine oil.
Dont need 9L. Its just a top up.
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:y better to have enough rather than get stuck in and run out ::)
I used to use the Castrol one to top up my auto Granadas, never did a fluid change on them though :-\ they used to leak it quickly enough to keep fresh ;D
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Comma is OK for a top up
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Have used that in mine without any problems that I know of. I seems to match to required spec.
Steve
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I try to use Fuch Titan 4000, but use Coma in emergencys. Maybe placebo effect, but I reckon the Fuch makes it feel smoother.
Although, as they are similar priced, worth it, even if placebo effect only
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Update. Used the Castrol Dex III. Issues with gearbox have resolved completely. Seems to be a reasonably priced option if like me you plan things poorly. :-[
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Glad it's sorted it out D.
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Yes. Thanks for your help sorting it out. :y