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Old 10-23-2016, 06:51 PM #31
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The gen 4 t4r needs the y pipe removed to do the pan. THE 4.5 gen does not need the y pipe moved.
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Usually the difference between oem and the universal off the shelf is the friction modifier. From what i experience is that oem have a lot of modifiers which is why you have the seamlessly smooth shifts. It allows the clutch to slip more. In return it cause more wear and tear on the clutch packs.
Imo for older vehicle with higher mileage, less slip is better if you're trying to prolong it. This is what I achieve with the valvoline. It still have the friction modifier but less allowing quick firmer shifts.
Think of it as you are driving a manual stick shift. If you don't want your passengers to snap their neck, you would graudually release the clutch allowing more slip on the clutch and flywheel. Best of all valvoline is fully synthetic. With WS, it is a secret mystery.
I had my transmission fluid changed by the dealer at 100,000 miles. Still smooth shifting and performance at 140,000 miles.
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Looks like the consensus has been made, but my .02 is that Maxlife is a superior fluid to WS and works great in our transmissions. Add a little Lubeguard Red to the mixture and you’re good for quite a while.
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I've read the threads on the board about using MaxLife ATF vs the Toyota WS fluid and seen sides for both. Yesterday I did the 4 quart drain and fill with OEM WS Toyota Fluid (Pic Attached-new on left old on right). I am trying to understand from the community if you have MIXED both during a fluid change? I have 4 quarts of new MaxLife and was considering using that in about 100 miles to do the 2nd 4 quart drain and fill but am somewhat hesitant due to other threads talking about the conditioners or additives that MaxLife may or may not have when compared to the OEM WS fluid. So was asking if anyone has had success or not when mixing the two during a fluid exchange and what if any issues you may have had. Some context on my v8. At 100K...did full OEM WS fluid exchange. At 150K did another full OEM exchange, at 220K have done a 4 quart exchange with OEM WS fluid. Thank you for your input

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GREAT pictures of the tranny fluid change - before and after... i.e., new OEM WS Toyota Fluid compared to old OEM WS Toyota Fluid .. i.e., after your 4 quart/fill (or FULL?) ... add at 150,000 miles - 70,000 miles later at/to 220,000 miles.

The color looks almost perfectly (red)...not black (like I would have thought).. Comforting to see your pictures. Thanks

Use the Maxlife you have stock in your next change - with more pictures please.

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Looks like the consensus has been made, but my .02 is that Maxlife is a superior fluid to WS and works great in our transmissions. Add a little Lubeguard Red to the mixture and you’re good for quite a while.

But based on what? If there’s quantifiable evidence, great. Otherwise, I’ll take “I know it works” over “it’s supposed to work” every time.
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