I have been running synthetics fluids in all of my vehicles for over 10 years. I wait until 3000 miles to change the oil and then I switch to synthetic on all fluids. I watch the oil fluid color and change when it starts getting dark.
*Engine Oil: 0w-MFGw recommended operating weight (0w-20 in the case of the Forte)
*ATF or MTF: I prefer Royal Purple MAX ATF / MTL (MAX ATF approved for Forte and I will be switching 8.6q of Kia ATF to Max ATF)
*Differential: 75w 90 or Mfg operating
*Seafoam Carbon Remover: Every 10K miles and before smog checks.
I have a few question for the tribe:
1. Has anyone else changed their ATF fluid? If so, what did you use?
2. The tough nugget--Who has done a Differential fluid swap on thier Forte? What cold/op weight fluid did you use?
3. Has anyone else noticed a peppiness after an oil change? I think it has to do with the return to normal "lab" flow rate for the VVT oil control valve. Thoughts?
I can't wait for the Tkits.coms CAI prototype unit to arrive. Is it here already?
*Engine Oil: 0w-MFGw recommended operating weight (0w-20 in the case of the Forte)
*ATF or MTF: I prefer Royal Purple MAX ATF / MTL (MAX ATF approved for Forte and I will be switching 8.6q of Kia ATF to Max ATF)
*Differential: 75w 90 or Mfg operating
*Seafoam Carbon Remover: Every 10K miles and before smog checks.
I have a few question for the tribe:
1. Has anyone else changed their ATF fluid? If so, what did you use?
2. The tough nugget--Who has done a Differential fluid swap on thier Forte? What cold/op weight fluid did you use?
3. Has anyone else noticed a peppiness after an oil change? I think it has to do with the return to normal "lab" flow rate for the VVT oil control valve. Thoughts?
I can't wait for the Tkits.coms CAI prototype unit to arrive. Is it here already?