what kind of manual tranny fluid is best for these cars, how much does it take. i know in my talon the tranny took more than the owners manual says, so that why im asking. Pennzoil syncrhomesh is what i use in that car, but i dont know what is ok for the MAX. any opinions appreciated. thanks

 

You can browse the "Fluids and Lubricants" section for more info, but I know that Redline MT-90 gear oil is a popular choice for our trannies, as well as Amsoil Series 2000 75w-90 or 80w-90 gear oil.

 

mark tells me to get the redline GL-4 fluid because the bearings or something are made of copper and they melt or rust or something bad along those lines....i dunno...wait til mark posts

 

yeah, the syncros are made out of brass so you cannot use gl-5 gear oil. it can cut the life of your syncros down pretty dramatically. i think the redline mt-90 comes in a gl-4 version and i'm pretty you can get gl-4 oil from amsoil. if you can get a synthetic gl-4 gear oil by redline or amsoil then that's the way to go for sure.

 

MT-90 is Redline's GL-4 synthetic manual tranny fluid.

 

Use MTL if you live where it snows.

 

thanks everyone, looks like il be buying some redline mt-90. i cant wait to see how it shifts!

 

wow thats one clean engine bay lordrandall
hey Mizeree_X do you know anyone locally, who may carry redline, Iv been looking with no luck.

 

I don't know of any local places that carry it, the website lists this place as a dealer: Forte's Parts Connection · Burlington, MA · 781-273-9900. I have ~3.5 qts of Amsoil 80w-90 if you just need some to top your tranny off or something.

 

Go with the Redline MT90, I switched to that in my other Nissan and had great results. So much smoother shifting, no more reverse grind. 10X better in very cold weather too. Summit Racing carries it.