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VABeachBRZ · 09-27-2016, 12:00 AM

I'm at about 28k miles and I'm looking to do my maintenance soon. I have a list, but I'm posting it here to see if it's a good route:

I'm running a c38 SC kit with Flex Fuel, DW Injectors, DW Fuel Pump and a UEL.

Here's the list and please tell me bad or good:
-Motor oil:Amsoil 5w-20 (Dom Racing oil) or 5w-30
-Trans: GL-4
-Diff: 75w-90 GL-5
-Amsoil Oil Filter

radroach · 09-27-2016, 12:53 AM

I had a brake fluid flush at 30k.

humfrz · 09-27-2016, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VABeachBRZ

I'm at about 28k miles and I'm looking to do my maintenance soon. I have a list, but I'm posting it here to see if it's a good route:

I'm running a c38 SC kit with Flex Fuel, DW Injectors, DW Fuel Pump and a UEL.

Here's the list and please tell me bad or good:
-Motor oil:Amsoil 5w-20 (Dom Racing oil) or 5w-30
-Trans: GL-4
-Diff: 75w-90 GL-5
-Amsoil Oil Filter

Looks OK, except the owners manual recommends GL-3 for the transmission ...... but, it's your call ......

Also, you might want to change the clutch/brake fluid.

humfrz

gramicci101 · 09-27-2016, 01:14 AM

The transmission fluid shoots out sideways, so plan for that.

humfrz · 09-27-2016, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by gramicci101

The transmission fluid shoots out sideways, so plan for that.

Well now ....... ya lost me .....??

humfrz

JazzleSAURUS · 09-27-2016, 10:39 AM

I don't remember it being particularly dramatic...

kch · 09-27-2016, 01:32 PM

I got trans fluid on my face the first time because I didn't expect it to shoot so far. That stuff smells terrible.

8RZ · 09-27-2016, 01:36 PM

Ah, the 'ol mechanic facial.

VABeachBRZ · 09-27-2016, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radroach

I had a brake fluid flush at 30k.

I've never done a break flush, but yes I need to do it. I'm sure it's just as easy as changing oils.

Any brand you suggest?

MrBlaze-65 · 09-27-2016, 04:40 PM

I'll be doing the same soon enough, got the stock filter and washer though.

strat61caster · 09-27-2016, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VABeachBRZ

I've never done a brake flush, but yes I need to do it. I'm sure it's just as easy as changing oils.

Any brand you suggest?

$/value, using street/hybrid brake pads: ATE Typ 200

ajcarson11 · 09-27-2016, 09:58 PM

I'll be honest with you -- There are terrible things that i'd rather do than be hit in the face with used transmission/gear oil. The smell is absolutely HORRID. It does come out of the transmission from the side, and will come out with a reasonable amount of force at first. You definitely want a pan to catch it... You'll see what I mean by 'horrid' soon.

I also need to do a brake fluid flush -- So i'm interested to hear responses as well.

ryoma · 09-28-2016, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajcarson11

I'll be honest with you -- There are terrible things that i'd rather do than be hit in the face with used transmission/gear oil. The smell is absolutely HORRID. It does come out of the transmission from the side, and will come out with a reasonable amount of force at first. You definitely want a pan to catch it... You'll see what I mean by 'horrid' soon.

I also need to do a brake fluid flush -- So i'm interested to hear responses as well.

did you taste it?

Mattstermh · 10-12-2016, 11:40 PM

Just did my 60k maintenance at the local Toyota dealer I normally go to. They charged me $930... I'm never going there again.

$330 for parts and $660 for labor. They were kind enough to give me a slight discount.
Here is what I had done:
Plugs
Oil, air and engine filter (Mobil 1)
Diff fluid, AT fluid, brake flush

I'm honestly shocked. On the phone she tells me a total of $3xx and then I see this labor charge. Outta control

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VABeachBRZ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: BRZ Location: Virginia Posts: 169 Thanks: 34 Thanked 46 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	30k Maintenance I'm at about 28k miles and I'm looking to do my maintenance soon. I have a list, but I'm posting it here to see if it's a good route: I'm running a c38 SC kit with Flex Fuel, DW Injectors, DW Fuel Pump and a UEL. Here's the list and please tell me bad or good: -Motor oil:Amsoil 5w-20 (Dom Racing oil) or 5w-30 -Trans: GL-4 -Diff: 75w-90 GL-5 -Amsoil Oil Filter

09-27-2016, 10:39 AM	#6
JazzleSAURUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 15 BRZ LTD, 05 FXT Location: Western MA Posts: 1,032 Thanks: 561 Thanked 558 Times in 351 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't remember it being particularly dramatic... __________________ SOLD: 2015 WRB BRZ Limited ('02 WRX BBS, S-04's, Stoptech Sport pads, MXP SP, AVO drop in filter, Mishimoto Intake tube, decatted header, OFT 93 Stage 2 EL Tune, Kartboy rear shifter bushing, Whiteline transmission and subframe lockout bushings, ST Coilovers, SPC Camber bolts w/smaller crash bolt, SPC LCA's & SPC Toe Arm bushings, Red TOMs, TRD Wing.)

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ajcarson11 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited (Black) Location: Indianapolis Posts: 511 Thanks: 253 Thanked 206 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll be honest with you -- There are terrible things that i'd rather do than be hit in the face with used transmission/gear oil. The smell is absolutely HORRID. It does come out of the transmission from the side, and will come out with a reasonable amount of force at first. You definitely want a pan to catch it... You'll see what I mean by 'horrid' soon. I also need to do a brake fluid flush -- So i'm interested to hear responses as well.

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