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Robotnik123
05-08-2008, 01:49 AM
Just found this fluid whilst browsing the Castrol website - an ATF SP3 compatible fluid from Castrol; TQM-ST fluid:
http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp_internet/castrol/castrol_australia/STAGING/local_assets/downloads/t/TQMST_B1953_05.pdf

i might use it next time I do a trans flush.
bradc
05-08-2008, 02:54 AM
just buy mitsi sp3, it isn't that expensive
Robotnik123
05-08-2008, 05:34 AM
Found another SP3 compatible ATF - Valvoline Maxlife ATF Dex/Merc. This stuff is stocked at Repco NZ.

http://www.valvoline.com/products/Maxlife%20ATF.pdf
Robotnik123
05-08-2008, 05:52 AM
just buy mitsi sp3, it isn't that expensive

Can't see any harm in saving $30 on another brand if I can. Am sure the Castrol stuff is fine anyway.
bradc
05-08-2008, 07:37 AM
But a trans rebuild is $3000 or more
Robotnik123
05-08-2008, 09:27 AM
But a trans rebuild is $3000 or more

Yeah that's true. Still Castrol and Valvoline are quite well respected and I have little reason to doubt that if either say their ATF is SP3 compatible then it is and the risk of either killing a VR-4 transmission would be pretty much nil.
Ryan
05-08-2008, 10:01 AM
I agree with Jan, the Castrol TQ95 in my AT has done nearly 20 000km and my gear changes are fine. The fluid is also still a good colour - however I do have AT cooler fitted so this may serve in prolonging the life of ATF somewhat.

That said, I don't doubt that it is a good product. As Jan said, it is a good product and I would not hesitate to use it again.
Robotnik123
05-08-2008, 11:00 AM
I agree with Jan, the Castrol TQ95 in my AT has done nearly 20 000km and my gear changes are fine. The fluid is also still a good colour - however I do have AT cooler fitted so this may serve in prolonging the life of ATF somewhat.

That said, I don't doubt that it is a good product. As Jan said, it is a good product and I would not hesitate to use it again.

Of course TQ 95 is not actually 'SP3' compatible per se, their TQM-ST product is. Still I bet it's close enough seeing as it's a highly friction modified fluid just like SP3 is.

http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp_internet/castrol/castrol_australia/STAGING/local_assets/downloads/a/AU_Castrol_TQ95.pdf