Amsoil, or Mobil1 in my a4ld tranny?

[protomind]

I am about to do a flush myself on the tranny of my explorer, I was wondering if amsoil is really that much better then the mobil1 mercon v fluid. It does cost almost twice as much. Do you think that I would notice much of a difference? Does amsoil tranny fluid really improve gas mileage like I have been hearing? If so, would it improve gas mileage better then mobil1 tranny fluid?

BTW are there any good tuts for dropping the pan and changing the filter on this tranny? I am sure i will not have problems, but I want to be extra sure =)

 

[storlied]

Go Amsoil.

 

[shortstack]

i used mobil 1 synthetic when i did my flush.... 1. cause of how easy it was 2 get it 2. because of price. i would say oyu probable wouldn't notice the difference but if you get extra money to spend

 

[briwayjones]

Either is better, Amsoil is the best.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Both are excellent fluids. A drain plug would be recommended when you drop the pan. It will make the next fluid change much easier, and cleaner.

 

[96eb96]

I am about to do a flush myself on the tranny of my explorer, I was wondering if amsoil is really that much better then the mobil1 mercon v fluid. It does cost almost twice as much. Do you think that I would notice much of a difference? Does amsoil tranny fluid really improve gas mileage like I have been hearing? If so, would it improve gas mileage better then mobil1 tranny fluid?

BTW are there any good tuts for dropping the pan and changing the filter on this tranny? I am sure i will not have problems, but I want to be extra sure =)

if you dont have a drain plug, it is safe to pump 2 quarts out of the cooler line before you drop the pan(no more for risk of running the pump dry, always stop flushing if the fluid does not run from the line). It may save you a mercon bath.