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CARMEL120
31-03-2010, 07:22 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160418781347&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching
Wodjno
31-03-2010, 07:51 PM
That looks nice n cheap /help
CARMEL120
31-03-2010, 07:58 PM
:iagree: just the stuff ...............
Wodjno
31-03-2010, 08:21 PM
u flushing with it ?
CARMEL120
31-03-2010, 08:40 PM
no mate, but all the bits has arrived for gearbox to do the wave spring but i was thinking of reusing the atf its only done about 2k so should be geared up for this

http://jon44w.co.uk/forum/viewthread.php?tid=280934
elnevio
31-03-2010, 10:41 PM
That stuff is selling on Opie Oils for £33.84 (http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60155-gulf-multi-vehicle-atf-automatic-transmission-fluid.aspx) for just four litres. So the lot on eBay is currently less than half price.

And - well, well, well - it would indeed appear to be a fully-synthetic ATF that is also SP-II & SP-III compatible. /Hmmm

It looks reasonably comparable to Amsoil's ATF:

- Gulf ATF spec sheet (http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pdfs/gulf-oil/gulf-multi-vehicle-atf.pdf)
- Amsoil ATF spec sheet (http://www.performanceoilsltd.co.uk/automatic_transmission_fluid.html)

It would be useful to see the results of the 'four-ball' wear test for the Gulf ATF.
elnevio
31-03-2010, 10:57 PM
Opie Oils for 20L of Gulf ATF = £186.59 (members' price, inc VAT and delivery)
(with current Easter Offer, £159.83 total)

Opie Oils again for 20L of Amsoil ATF = £223.31 (members' price, inc VAT and delivery)
(with current Easter Offer, £191.05 total)

Performance Oils for 20L of Amsoil ATF, including members' discount and delivery = £220.97


That lot would do you for a complete gearbox flush and fill, plus numerous AYC changes!

Anyway, is the Gulf enough of a saving? What you can't ignore is how good (and tried and tested) Amsoil ATF is for our gearboxes. We have no (unless anyone can say otherwise) experience of the Gulf ATF in our 'boxes. The difference is around £35 over 20L. While it's good to seek out alternatives - I like what I know in this instance, and will be sticking with Amsoil ATF myself. :)
CARMEL120
31-03-2010, 10:59 PM
very intresting
steelie600
01-04-2010, 09:52 AM
Pity Im not still at volvo, 20 litres volvo fully synthetic atf £110. its in my car and Wizardkings. works well!! IIRC the retail is £150. If anyone wants the part number I will supply it.
swinks
01-04-2010, 12:09 PM
And - well, well, well - it would indeed appear to be a fully-synthetic ATF that is also SP-II & SP-III compatible. /Hmmm


Don't be mislead by "suitable" trick! It means nothing, sombody good wish, but nothing at all.
IMO, it should be: "approved by...", "recommended", "in compliance with", etc. to be sure it's right oil.
elnevio
01-04-2010, 12:13 PM
Don't be mislead by "suitable" trick! It means nothing, sombody good wish, but nothing at all.
IMO, it should be: "approved by...", "recommended", "in compliance with", etc. to be sure it's right oil.
As far as I know, if it's stated as being 'suitable', it has to be, otherwise that would, I assume, be a Trades Descriptions offence.

The 'recommended by', etc. statements usually have to be paid for by the oil companies. As far as I am aware, Amsoil's ATF has none of those approvals! Don can probably enlighten us as to the approval process. /yes