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I've been using the Peak Global Lifetime for a few years now with very good results. It's HOAT technology ethanol glycol that is free of silicates and phosphates. It can be mixed with any color antifreeze/coolant in a 3rd Gen T4R. The only place that I've been able to find it in undiluted...

I've gone back and forth between synthetic and conventional oils and using whatever is on clearance. I've also mixed conventional with synthetic to make my own blends during the life of my 97 T4R SR5. I've even mixed synthetic 0w20 with conventional 15w40 with good results. Still runs fine...

Here in NE Florida, I have the rear window rolled down every time I use my 97 T4R, SR5. Lack of AC forces me to use 4-40 AC and with the rear window open...fresh air all the time.

I just did a drain and fill on my 97, T4R, SR5 and refilled with 5.2 quarts of Valvoline Mercon V instead of the Dexron/Mercon ATF that is sold. The Valvoline Mercon V is forward compatible with DexronIII and Mercon. IMO.....Dexron/Mercon are the same fluids only GM uses the term Dexron while...

Changing the Fuel Filter on a 3rd Gen V6, T4R ,SR5 Any seasoned Veterans on Fuel Filter replacement, with sound advice, please respond: I plan on changing out the fuel filter on my 1997, T4R, SR5 and wanted to ask a few questions for advice before I start this task. Which is the better Fuel...

For the Summer Heat I like to go a little heavy! I've been running a 50/50 mixed blend of Shell Rotella, Triple Protection, 10W-30 Diesel Dino API-SM, CJ-4 and Formula Shell conventional oil, 5W-30 as my summer oil. I used a Purolator Classic white Filter, Over-sized for the duration of the...

If your mechanic dropped the pan, changed the filter, replaced the gasket and filled the pan back up with Mobil 1 then you are most likely running a blend in your transmission. AFAIK the transmission system in 3rd Gen T4R's hold about 14 or 15 quarts of ATF. So if your mechanic refilled your...

Correct me if I'm wrong.... the T4R, holds about 16 quarts of ATF in the converter, transmission and pan. So the best way to have a synthetic, high priced ATF fluid pumped into the trans system would be via fluid exchange. However, if you buy the "Premium" synthetic transmission fluids and...

I guess that is all relative as to which synthetic ATF fluid is best. I've been using Mobil 1, ATF a long time in my 1997 T4R, SR5 and have not had any problems. I look for the special "coupon savings", by using the coupon codes and buying on line at Advance Discount Auto Parts . Then I just...

I've been running Mobil 1 Synthetic in my 1997, T4R, SR5 transmission and power steering since 2002. No problems to report and runs like new. I went the drain and fill route for the transmission and power steering for every 5K miles until the fluid was sparkling clean. It only took 4 drain...

Why not make your own Seafoam for pennies on the dollar? Homemade Seafoam Anyone? Homebrew Sea Foam (SeaFoam) Motor Treatment Recipe

I picked up 2 quarts of Pennzoil, 2 Stroke Engine Oil, TC-W3 on clearance last week at Target. If you are near a Target store check it out and see if they have any left. The price was $2.40 a quart and it will do the job nice. They are also having a clearance sale a Target on PYB Dino in all...

I have about 10 empty, 6 ounce bottles from the Gumout/Regane, concentrated fuel system cleaner. These bottles are carried in the T4R and I re-use these to refill with the mix. I pre-mix the combo of TC-W3 in an empty Quart Marvel Mystery oil bottle. I add 16 ounces of TC-W3, to the empty...

The primary reason I run the TC-W3 mix with every fill up is because of the destruction to the Gas tank, Fuel Pump, seals and gaskets that Ethanol fuel causes. Ethanol attracts moisture and it will dry and corrode your fuel system over time. I know people who have had to had fuel pumps...

The cost to a tank of regular gasoline is pennies. Any TC-W3 will do for this treatment. Walmart has a blue gallon jug for under $10 and sometimes you can find it on close out at the end of the boating season. I'm currently running Pennzoil Marine Synthetic Blend TC-W3, that I picked up at...