Ffl-2 not a good alternative - jacks trans.

[NFSLancerRA]

Originally Posted by zeRep85

Hard to believe, when razorlab (bryan) ran this in his SB400 for quite some time with no issues.. :/

zeRep

It helps when you understand what you are talking about. Not knowing what fluids are safe even after a huge expose' on this site and EvolutionM is your problem.

[NFSLancerRA]

Originally Posted by Maj3st1k

Why dont people just stick with stock fluid for peace of mind? Thats what im planning to do.

If you still don't feel safe picking a readily available and BETTER alternative to stock with hundreds of thousands of logged miles on many different cars the world over, feel free to stick with your stock fluid.

[crak]

Just FYI: Jacks transmission is not the go to for all SST info. Its just a guy that says, after running different fluids they go by feel and not scientific results.

[NFSLancerRA]

I should probably clarify what I mean:

1). SSP Gold is FFL-2 type fluid. Jack's said that that works just fine. If you want Gold fluid for less than what SSP or anyone else sells it for, go to your local Audi dealer and get DSG fluid. You will notice that it is gold in color.

2). I noticed that my RA ran better with the DSG fluid. I ran it for thousands of miles before my car was written off. No slow down lights. Nothing. The cars do like this fluid. Many people run this stuff and don't post online about it. I should have kept my mouth shut and sold it. The stuff is awesome.

3). There were a couple of threads posted about running straight Pentosin FFL-2. I have no experience with the raw fluid formulation. I never bought any to do testing with, so that is really what is experimental. I think that people are grouping all fluids together, and that is not accurate information. The TC-SST can and will run properly with upgraded fluid. Those on the fence about running new stuff, do what I did. Get the DSG fluid. Do not let this thread scare you away from trying something new. That was not the intention of Jack's. They are a great shop, and they do great work. The transmissions that I have seen sent there come back flawlessly, and most if not all of them got DSG/SSP Gold fluid. That is an upgrade over stock.

[NFSLancerRA]

Originally Posted by crak

Just FYI: Jacks transmission is not the go to for all SST info. Its just a guy that says, after running different fluids they go by feel and not scientific results.

That is exactly what I didn't want this to turn into. They know their stuff. I believe that the intent of this information was mishandled and misunderstood.

[iralli_iskustvo]

Originally Posted by cetme

^^^ That's what I'm doin! Why risk a $10,000 tyranny to save $100? It doesn't make sense to me.

Where are you purchasing your Diaqueen?

[iralli_iskustvo]

Originally Posted by NFSLancerRA

I should probably clarify what I mean:

1). SSP Gold is FFL-2 type fluid. Jack's said that that works just fine. If you want Gold fluid for less than what SSP or anyone else sells it for, go to your local Audi dealer and get DSG fluid. You will notice that it is gold in color.

2). I noticed that my RA ran better with the DSG fluid. I ran it for thousands of miles before my car was written off. No slow down lights. Nothing. The cars do like this fluid. Many people run this stuff and don't post online about it. I should have kept my mouth shut and sold it. The stuff is awesome.

3). There were a couple of threads posted about running straight Pentosin FFL-2. I have no experience with the raw fluid formulation. I never bought any to do testing with, so that is really what is experimental. I think that people are grouping all fluids together, and that is not accurate information. The TC-SST can and will run properly with upgraded fluid. Those on the fence about running new stuff, do what I did. Get the DSG fluid. Do not let this thread scare you away from trying something new. That was not the intention of Jack's. They are a great shop, and they do great work. The transmissions that I have seen sent there come back flawlessly, and most if not all of them got DSG/SSP Gold fluid. That is an upgrade over stock.

You had DSG fluid in your RA correct? Was it this exact same fluid: Audi/ VW DSG fluid part No. G 052 529 A2? I believe Oreilly and Autozone have them as well. Is there a better price for this fluid somewhere else?

[RalliNurse]

I ran ffl 2 since I drain the dia-queen at 16000and changed the filter....now I'm at 21200 miles with no issues...I will redo the drain and fill @ about 30000 just to keep it clean...after that then it'll be 60000 miles swap...

[RalliNurse]

Originally Posted by NFSLancerRA

I should probably clarify what I mean:

1). SSP Gold is FFL-2 type fluid. Jack's said that that works just fine. If you want Gold fluid for less than what SSP or anyone else sells it for, go to your local Audi dealer and get DSG fluid. You will notice that it is gold in color.

2). I noticed that my RA ran better with the DSG fluid. I ran it for thousands of miles before my car was written off. No slow down lights. Nothing. The cars do like this fluid. Many people run this stuff and don't post online about it. I should have kept my mouth shut and sold it. The stuff is awesome.

3). There were a couple of threads posted about running straight Pentosin FFL-2. I have no experience with the raw fluid formulation. I never bought any to do testing with, so that is really what is experimental. I think that people are grouping all fluids together, and that is not accurate information. The TC-SST can and will run properly with upgraded fluid. Those on the fence about running new stuff, do what I did. Get the DSG fluid. Do not let this thread scare you away from trying something new. That was not the intention of Jack's. They are a great shop, and they do great work. The transmissions that I have seen sent there come back flawlessly, and most if not all of them got DSG/SSP Gold fluid. That is an upgrade over stock.

What he said I completely agree!

[iralli_iskustvo]

Originally Posted by RalliNurse

I ran ffl 2 since I drain the dia-queen at 16000and changed the filter....now I'm at 21200 miles with no issues...I will redo the drain and fill @ about 30000 just to keep it clean...after that then it'll be 60000 miles swap...

So you are sticking with the FFL-2 fluid on your next tranny fluid change? What is the exact part number of the FFL-2 fluid you are using?