deano59 Member 40 Member For: 19y 11m 23d Gender: Male Location: Rowville, Victoria Posted 30/06/07 02:02 AM Share Posted 30/06/07 02:02 AM Hi all, just after a bit of advice as too when the 4 speed auto in a BA should be serviced and if there are any special requirements ie type of fluid to use.My car has only done 18,000km and I am not sure when I should have the auto done.Any advice would be appreciated.ThanksDeano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingah2 Crusty aviator Member 846 Member For: 20y 7m 6d Gender: Male Location: ACT Posted 30/06/07 04:37 AM Share Posted 30/06/07 04:37 AM Do not use anything other than the manufacturers recommended TQ95 and make sure you avoid Tansmax Z - the wear rates are v high with that fluid.A trans oil cooler would be a good idea too.I change fluid about every 12000km - it's not that expensive and gives you an opportunity to take a look inside each time you do it.Dingah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninka Donating Members 1,850 Member For: 22y 1m 2d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 30/06/07 07:15 AM Share Posted 30/06/07 07:15 AM Your power is not extreme, so I would say every 25000k's you will be safe.The oil will discolour as it breaks down, so if it comes out red and not smelling burnt, you are fine Trans oil cooler is definitely the way to go, as the trans can get very hot in summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tquarrell Member 181 Member For: 20y 5m 22d Gender: Male Location: Sydney, NSW Posted 30/06/07 09:35 AM Share Posted 30/06/07 09:35 AM Aren't these boxes meant to be sealed from the factory, ie you should only need to service them if they're not performing correctly. Mine has over 70k on the clock, I have 300 rwkw and the oil is still red and clean (never changed). Measures taken to look after the box include fitting it with a PWR "v8" trans cooler, and driving it responsibly ie no burn outs, I don't push it when it kicks down and it has never been over 200km/h (at the drag strip). Despite all the talk of it being a weak box, I have total confidence in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 9m Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 30/06/07 10:21 AM Share Posted 30/06/07 10:21 AM Nope - that's the ZF's. But the being "sealed and never to be touched" is somewhat an unkown at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laner Former MPS3 Driver! Donating Members 735 Member For: 17y 11m 10d Gender: Male Location: East Ballina NSW Posted 30/06/07 11:06 AM Share Posted 30/06/07 11:06 AM 18,000k's on a BA......its still new..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasxaman Member 37 Member For: 17y 9m 7d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 01/07/07 11:01 AM Share Posted 01/07/07 11:01 AM Taxis service their 4 speed autos every 50K which usually is a change of oil, filter and a check of the solenoidsOver 90% of taxi uses the 4 speed so they should know from experience how often to service it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPGMH Donating Members 302 Member For: 20y 6m 17d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 01/07/07 11:22 AM Share Posted 01/07/07 11:22 AM Forget tightassing around ,call Prestons transmissions in Melbourne,very good service/rebuilds thanks to Andrew my nuget now pulls like a jet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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