Thread: Mega Flush Process

Garry, I'm going to be launching into the same exercise very soon, so have been investigating alternatives to Lifeguard 6, and came across the Nulon fluid which is specifically marked as meeting Lifeguard 6 standards http://www.nulon.com.au/support/spec.../#.Uhl6BjAaySN

Problem is the Nulon is "do not mix with other fluids" and "dry fill only"

Originally Posted by Tombie

Problem is the Nulon is "do not mix with other fluids" and "dry fill only"

It really doesn't make sense to market it, if that's the case. There is little hope that you could drain 100% of the previous fluids out.

Interesting that Gulf Western SynTrans is also being recommended for the 6HP26 as well, but doesn't have the notes that Nulon do for theirs.

Hi Garry,
Have a look at this link

DISCO3.CO.UK - View topic - FILO's autobox oil change
I have not done this, just remember reading it a while ago

Regards
Andrew

Originally Posted by sheerluck

Garry, I'm going to be launching into the same exercise very soon, so have been investigating alternatives to Lifeguard 6, and came across the Nulon fluid which is specifically marked as meeting Lifeguard 6 standards ZF Lifeguard Fluid 6 *# - Nulon Products Australia

Thanks Dave but given the cost of a new gearbox I am not prepared to put in anything that is not proven even if the maker says it is OK. I have heard of the Fuch being used by people with no problems but I would not be prepared to put it in as a replacement at this stage - would use it as a flushing agent IF it was compatible with the Lifeguard.

Cheers

Garry

Originally Posted by ajge

Hi Garry,
Have a look at this link

DISCO3.CO.UK - View topic - FILO's autobox oil change
I have not done this, just remember reading it a while ago

Regards
Andrew

Thanks - my main concern is that he is running the engine to pump the oil out - as the level gets lower in the box what if any damage is being done to the gearbox/torque converter.

cheers

Garry

I have had the gulf western syntrans in my box for 10000 now which was the 2nd tran service. Like new now, whereas was very rough after 1st service with lifeguard 6 for some reason?

Originally Posted by garrycol

Thanks - my main concern is that he is running the engine to pump the oil out - as the level gets lower in the box what if any damage is being done to the gearbox/torque converter.

If the engine is shut off immediately a gearbox fault occurs due to low pressure then there's not really any opportunity for damage to be done. The surfaces will still be well oiled but with no pressure to operate the clutches. I intend to do the same to mine.