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kombatlion · 08-27-2014, 11:08 AM

I dont know really I believe this transmicion is a piece of crap... there is no reason for having so many problems with this transmission, mine had Motul since the beguining now my 4th gear grind, my ACT clutch lasted 4 months, ect, ect, I am about to remove all aftermarket place new block on it that blow up and trade the mother fucker car...

my 2002 GTI 1.8T did not give me as many problems like this car, but again I really like the looks of the FR-S... but is becoming a money pit.

Rayme · 08-27-2014, 11:36 AM

Seal issue, not fluid issue. So much Bullshit.

EL_to_TBD · 09-15-2014, 12:55 PM

This is the issue I have. The manual says GL-3 but Pentosin is GL-4 (newer fluid spec.).
The dealer said they would not specify the type of fluid in the service write-up if I were to use Pentosin, but I am a bit worried that Toyota may try to hose me later if I need to claim something tranny related under warranty.

Gords_zenith · 09-15-2014, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EL_to_TBD

This is the issue I have. The manual says GL-3 but Pentosin is GL-4 (newer fluid spec.).
The dealer said they would not specify the type of fluid in the service write-up if I were to use Pentosin, but I am a bit worried that Toyota may try to hose me later if I need to claim something tranny related under warranty.

Fwiw, my dealer said the same thing about changing the trans fluid to something not OEM. I begged them to change it and so they spoke with Subaru of Canada and they put in something that the engineer approved of. I still get a bit of notchy 2nd gear when cold but it's a lot better now. They also mentioned that they don't care about what engine oil to run, but will make a big deal about transmission fluid, my guess is because of the diff that's in the trans in te AWD models. Yes I know our cars aren't awd but that's my reasoning for it. But in saying all that if you have a good repor with your service manager it helps a lot with suggesting things to them that you want to try without backlash.

theom · 05-08-2015, 11:10 PM

Who changed the fluid? Overfill could stress the seals.
If the car was not level, and especially if a pump was used it is possible to overfill the case.

I'd still bet it was a bad part or a botched assembly on the line that caused the failure.

gramicci101 · 05-09-2015, 12:09 AM

August of 2014.

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