Lucas Transmission Treatment

[Gort400]

Has anyone used Lucas products in their 1995 Q45 Transmission. I was thinking about adding a bottle.

[elwesso]

You'll get much better results by using the Lubeguard products, lubeguard red is the best to use in the Q transmission.

[Gort400]

Thanks. Is this something I can buy at a local auto Parts store, or do I need to online order?

[qship96]

I dont use any of that crap. your transmission has been working since 1995,and all of a sudden you think it needs a bottle of special potion NOW?

[Gort400]

Well.... on these cold mornings when I put it in D, it slips until the engine temp warms up, maybe 5 min. Then no problem at all. I drained the transmission fluid and replaced twice. Each refill I have had better response on cold mornings, almost to the no slipping point. It is also shifting better. I am going to drain and replace the transmission fluid another time. I am trying to flush out all the old fluid from the converter. It has been a very long time since the fluid has been changed. When the outside temp warms up, the problem goes away completely.

[qship96]

I would do at least 2 more drain/fills,until the color of the drained fluid looks exactly the same color as brand new fluid.Once you get it to that point,a single drain/fill every 15,000 miles will keep it fresh.How many miles are on the transmission?

[Gort400]

221,500 miles. OK, I will do two more drains. (Each drain is 1 Gallon milk jug) I actually have noticed the fluid getting better in color too. It really wasn't that bad and did not have a bad smell. Thanks for your advice!

[BCC93QT]

I am approaching 340k. I have only flushed my transmission three times in 250k of ownership. Am debating on flushing or letting it go. Told myself gas and oil here on out with this Q @ 250k. If it doesn't look bad or smell bad, chances are it isn't bad. Let it run its route, chances are it will last longer the less you F**k with it

[Wiggler]

My transmission was slipping last year on some gradual inclines. I was told by my mechanic that it would need replacement, something to do with the torque shutter if that exists. Anyway, I tried a bottle of that Lucas stuff, and then did 3 drain and fills during each of my last 3 oil changes, so far so good, I don't feel that jerking anymore. I don't think you should try it if you're not experiencing any problems though....

[maxnix]

You'll get much better results by using the Lubeguard products, lubeguard red is the best to use in the Q transmission.

6 oz. with M1 mechanical ATF replacement will set it up right. Install ATF cooler at same time. Don't forget O ring, new screen, gasket and one time use bolts.

[maxnix]

Told myself gas and oil here on out with this Q @ 250k. If it doesn't look bad or smell bad, chances are it isn't bad. Let it run its route, chances are it will last longer the less you F**k with it

Any change of color via the white paper towel test shows evidence of degradation degradation. The best ATF is fresh ATF that meets specification.

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