XC92
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Hi, my first "real" post here so sorry if it's repetitive. I searched the forums and found a bunch of threads on this topic, which were somewhat inconclusive.
Anyway, I'm in the early stages of restoring my '92 Eagle Talon TSi AWD manual trans, and am trying to figure out what parts and liquids it needs, both specifically and in terms of brand.
Basically all of the fluids will eventually get flushed and replaced. Engine oil, coolant and brake & clutch fluid are pretty easy, so no questions there (Mobil 1 High Mileage 10W-30, Penzoil concentrated mixed 50/50 with distilled, Valvoline DOT 3/4). Transaxle, transfer case & rear diff oil I'll punt on for now.
But I'm somewhat confused about power steering fluid. The FSM says either ATF+, ATF 7176 or Dexron I or II, but each was superseded by superior fluids years ago. I'm leaning towards getting ATF+4, which claims to be backwards-compatible with ATF+ & ATF 7176. There are two brands to choose from.
One is MOPAR:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EKNS4SM
The other is Valvoline:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049J0F2G
Both are just over $6 so cost isn't an issue. I'm guessing that they're basically if not actually identical, but if anyone knows better, or thinks that yet a different fluid would be better, I'd appreciate any advice.
I'm leaning towards the MOPAR, simply because it's OEM.
Anyway, I'm in the early stages of restoring my '92 Eagle Talon TSi AWD manual trans, and am trying to figure out what parts and liquids it needs, both specifically and in terms of brand.
Basically all of the fluids will eventually get flushed and replaced. Engine oil, coolant and brake & clutch fluid are pretty easy, so no questions there (Mobil 1 High Mileage 10W-30, Penzoil concentrated mixed 50/50 with distilled, Valvoline DOT 3/4). Transaxle, transfer case & rear diff oil I'll punt on for now.
But I'm somewhat confused about power steering fluid. The FSM says either ATF+, ATF 7176 or Dexron I or II, but each was superseded by superior fluids years ago. I'm leaning towards getting ATF+4, which claims to be backwards-compatible with ATF+ & ATF 7176. There are two brands to choose from.
One is MOPAR:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EKNS4SM
The other is Valvoline:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049J0F2G
Both are just over $6 so cost isn't an issue. I'm guessing that they're basically if not actually identical, but if anyone knows better, or thinks that yet a different fluid would be better, I'd appreciate any advice.
I'm leaning towards the MOPAR, simply because it's OEM.
