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Old 08-08-2009, 04:26 PM   #1 (permalink)
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First oil change

Well I put enough miles on my newly acquired 03 E-glide to do an oil change. It had a new motor with 12 miles on it when I bought it. I don't know what the indy shop had in it. I used all Valvoline oils 20/50 syn with 85/140 in the trans and ATF in the primary. I can't believe the difference. It's quiet and shifts like nothing I have tried before. Before it was clunking into gear and now it clicks into gear. I didn't make any change to the primary chain adjustment. Time to go ride.
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Old 08-08-2009, 10:39 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Well I put enough miles on my newly acquired 03 E-glide to do an oil change. It had a new motor with 12 miles on it when I bought it. I don't know what the indy shop had in it. I used all Valvoline oils 20/50 syn with 85/140 in the trans and ATF in the primary. I can't believe the difference. It's quiet and shifts like nothing I have tried before. Before it was clunking into gear and now it clicks into gear. I didn't make any change to the primary chain adjustment. Time to go ride.
What type ATF did you use? Just curious...
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What type ATF did you use? Just curious...
Valvoline Dextron III
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Looks like you made a fine choice. Found out any brand will work, just use good oil.
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Good job..but I think warranties are voided if you get rid of the "clunk".
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Good job..but I think warranties are voided if you get rid of the "clunk".
I haven't had one of those for quite a while so I guess I don't have to worry.
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Looks like you made a fine choice. Found out any brand will work, just use good oil.
It is just that simple.
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