sst fluid

[vplukas101]

what do you guys think i should do stick with oem or go with the gold stuff, boosting performance wants 150 for filter, and 160 per gallon i think let me know

[Ralliart26]

If you call SSP you can get there filter and gold fluid for 459 shipped...! Id go with gold personally, especially if your rough on the trans

[vplukas101]

i was looking 200 for the fluid

http://www.sspperformance.com/products/product_info.php?products_id=28

and the filter you have is? will a oem mitsu one work?


and yes im ruff on the trans my tuner was like you need to change it asap

[BravoZero]

Holy sh!t that stuff is expensive... how often is the SST fluid needing to be changed again? What's the benefit of using the SSP gold vs DiaQueen?

[Ralliart26]

i was looking 200 for the fluid

http://www.sspperformance.com/products/product_info.php?products_id=28

and the filter you have is? will a oem mitsu one work?


and yes im ruff on the trans my tuner was like you need to change it asap

Yeah when you change your fluid you need 8 quarts though... so you'd need 2 of those containers! I have the ssp filter... its reusable the oem will work but everytime you need to change you will have to buy another one...:mad:

[Ralliart26]

Holy sh!t that stuff is expensive... how often is the SST fluid needing to be changed again? What's the benefit of using the SSP gold vs DiaQueen?

Its easier on the trans, from swapping I can feel the smoother shifts! and when it comes to our expensive trans spending a little more here and there trying to keep it from blowing is cost efficient in the long run right?

[vplukas101]

Yeah when you change your fluid you need 8 quarts though... so you'd need 2 of those containers! I have the ssp filter... its reusable the oem will work but everytime you need to change you will have to buy another one...:mad:

how hard is it for the filter install and wear does it go?

[Ralliart26]

easy! remove your stock filter.... replace the filter housing(empty) the line coming from the trans to the cooler you cut and place the ssp filter ;) It comes with everything you need.

[RG-RA]

^^ exactly what he said easy. however if you happen to have an aftermarket trans cooler like me it does make it a little more complicated, but still not to bad. i also went with the gold fluid from ssp and filter and i love it!!

[vplukas101]

is it better then oem and how so?

[BravoZero]

So what's the rule of thumb for changing the SST fluid? I understand that there's no real way to know how much to put in, so whatever comes out, you put the same amount back in.

[Ralliart26]

is it better then oem and how so?

Just from what i've read it has a lot of extra additives, helps protect your trans from wear and so forth.

So what's the rule of thumb for changing the SST fluid? I understand that there's no real way to know how much to put in, so whatever comes out, you put the same amount back in.

When I did it I changed my engine oil too. I drained all the trans fluid out, and using the engine oil 5quart jug, I measured 4quarts and put in 4quarts. then swapped the old oil into the new container. Did the same process with the remaining oil and came up with 7 quarts! I didn't add any extra with my second cooler. Its too tiny to make a difference in fluid.

[BravoZero]

When I did it I changed my engine oil too. I drained all the trans fluid out, and using the engine oil 5quart jug, I measured 4quarts and put in 4quarts. then swapped the old oil into the new container. Did the same process with the remaining oil and came up with 7 quarts! I didn't add any extra with my second cooler. Its too tiny to make a difference in fluid.

Good god... you'd almost think it was a regular automatic transmission with all the fluid. I wonder if doing this while the car is still early in it's life (3000 miles) will help prevent possible issues in the future since the whole car is just out of it's true break-in period.

[razorlab]

Good god... you'd almost think it was a regular automatic transmission with all the fluid. I wonder if doing this while the car is still early in it's life (3000 miles) will help prevent possible issues in the future since the whole car is just out of it's true break-in period.

My SST filter at 6400 miles:

http://norcalmotorsports.org/users/bryan/mods/EVO/tech/SST/sst_filter_6400miles_110610.jpg

[Ralliart26]

I changed mine at 20,000 and by the looks of it... I wish I had done it a lot sooner

[BravoZero]

My SST filter at 6400 miles:

http://norcalmotorsports.org/users/bryan/mods/EVO/tech/SST/sst_filter_6400miles_110610.jpg

Dude, that looks like you pulled it out of a septic tank or sewer. Was the car driven hard most of those 6400 miles?

[RG-RA]

i also changed mine at 9,000 just because i upgraded my cooler

[MTZL]

SSTF change is 30,000 miles for severe condition & 60,000 miles for regular condition.

The way anybody drive I presume it will be severe condition.
Reference Maintenance Manual for severe condition definition.

Diaqueen SSTF is about 140$/container which is approx. gallon. You will need two containers. If you got upgraded cooler(s) you would need 3 containers. Ouch! :(

[MTZL]

My SST filter at 6400 miles:

http://norcalmotorsports.org/users/bryan/mods/EVO/tech/SST/sst_filter_6400miles_110610.jpg

Looks like the SST filter is doing its job there Bryan! :)

[vplukas101]

SSTF change is 30,000 miles for severe condition & 60,000 miles for regular condition.

The way anybody drive I presume it will be severe condition.
Reference Maintenance Manual for severe condition definition.

Diaqueen SSTF is about 140$/container which is approx. gallon. You will need two containers. If you got upgraded cooler(s) you would need 3 containers. Ouch! :(

i just ordered everything for 315+shipping :D

[BravoZero]

i just ordered everything for 315+shipping :D

Did you get the SSP Gold and filter?

[vplukas101]

lol no oem lol

[razorlab]

Diaqueen SSTF is about 140$/container

You are paying too much.

At mitsubishiparts.net SSTF (C0002610) is $104/each and filter (2513A040) is $103

[MTZL]

You are paying too much.

At mitsubishiparts.net SSTF (C0002610) is $104/each and filter (2513A040) is $103

I CAN KICK MY OWN A$$ :( @#$^@%$#%

Thanks for the info Bryan. :)

[vplukas101]

just got it flushed damm what a huge diff

[BravoZero]

just got it flushed damm what a huge diff

Did you use DiaQueen or SSP fluid?

[vplukas101]

diaqueen didnt have the funds for the other fluid:(

[BravoZero]

How much of a difference if you're using the OEM fluid?

[vplukas101]

my trans was slipping in first like a mofof now its like new holds power up top more

[BravoZero]

Hmm... how many miles did you have on the transmission before performing this?

[vplukas101]

Hmm... how many miles did you have on the transmission before performing this?

23k started slipping 20 ish

[Cesarn2928]

so ill be ordering my fluids soon....

C0002610-------Diaqueen Sstf-1-------$140.28-------$106.90-------$213.80
2513A040-------Case Assy,m/t Cas----$135.55--------$103.29-------$103.29

Which one is better tho Diaqueen SSTF or that gold one? n how much is that GOLd one?

anyone know coupon code?

[RG-RA]

so ill be ordering my fluids soon....

C0002610-------Diaqueen Sstf-1-------$140.28-------$106.90-------$213.80
2513A040-------Case Assy,m/t Cas----$135.55--------$103.29-------$103.29

Which one is better tho Diaqueen SSTF or that gold one? n how much is that GOLd one?

anyone know coupon code?

never tried the diaqueen but i love ssp pro gold! and i will stick with that. as a matter of fact i just had to buy more and total cost with shipping was 210 i believe but here is the link to all the important trans stuff.
http://www.sspperformance.com/sub-category/-mitsubishi-evo-x/mr-sst-transmission----/

[Cesarn2928]

never tried the diaqueen but i love ssp pro gold! and i will stick with that. as a matter of fact i just had to buy more and total cost with shipping was 210 i believe but here is the link to all the important trans stuff.
http://www.sspperformance.com/sub-category/-mitsubishi-evo-x/mr-sst-transmission----/

that shit is way more expensive that the Diaqueen.. =/

[BravoZero]

that shit is way more expensive that the Diaqueen.. =/

But from what I've read, the SSP will be better on the transmission in the long run than the OEM fluid.

[Jackal]

Got my transfluid changed yesterday at the dealership total cost was aprox $350 once you add in labour,the fluid taxes ans enviromental fees etc.. Note: the filter did Not get changed as that would of been close to another $4oo to do that.

[Cesarn2928]

mine came up to $350
got the fluid, the filter + labor. :D

[Cesarn2928]

But from what I've read, the SSP will be better on the transmission in the long run than the OEM fluid.

meaning.. u can run it for more miles than the oem one?

[BravoZero]

meaning.. u can run it for more miles than the oem one?

Don't know about running longer than the recommended 30k, but as far as transmission life and performance it's been said that the SSP fluid is better. I don't think I've read one complaint about the SSP fluid in either the MR or Ralliart.

[razorlab]

I'd stick with OEM if you like your non-replaceable trans Temp Sensor to stay working.

[BravoZero]

I'd stick with OEM if you like your non-replaceable trans Temp Sensor to stay working.

What differences in the fluids would affect the temp sensor?

[Cesarn2928]

just did my fluid changed.. also the one done @ 15k ..

car running smoooth but it looks like the exhaust sounds deeper? =/

[Mkid]

I don't see how that's related but wouldn't that be a good thing anyways? lol