matts95max

iTrader: (11)

so im not sure on the type of transmission fluid to use? I have a 95 5spd and I know its dif. than what the auto's use. also what is the big dif. in batteries. like some are $50 and some are $150?

tavarish

iTrader: (27)

use redline mt-90 GL-5 fluid for our trannies.

And batteries differ with quality, cold cranking amps, shelf life, and warranties.

moogotzskillz2

DO NOT USE GL-5! that will mess up the syncros. USE ONLY GL-4, adn MT-90 is good.... or any GL-4 product.

-moo

moogotzskillz2

and on batteries. YELLOW TOP OPTIMA are reallygood.. but llik tavarish said they all differ.

njmodi

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DR-Max

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Been using Redline MT-90 for 3 years.....good stuff!

s0ber

iTrader: (7)

Amsoil MTG 75w90 FTW.

dgeesaman

iTrader: (10)

Generally, stay away from the GL-5s unless it meets both GL-4 and GL-5 and it specifically states it's safe to not corrode sychronizers.

Redline MTL and MT90 are both true GL-4s, and Royal Purple, Amsoil, and Neo also make GL-4/GL-5s that are safe in our gearboxes. These are premium sythetics though and they will cost $50+ to fill your tranny.

But cheap off-the-shelf GL-5 is a mistake. If you're not getting something I listed above, it would be wise to buy something that says GL-4, period.

A battery is a battery, unless you are trying to save weight (which is silly since Max's aren't exactly Lotus's), or you are concerned with starting in very cold weather and long periods (days at a time) between starts. The extra cost goes into to addition CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) and a longer warranty.

Dave

matts95max

iTrader: (11)

so just make sure it is gl-4..how much of it? also where do you fill it up at? like where do you pour the transmission fluid in? Thanks guys

s0ber

iTrader: (7)

5 quarts.

matts95max

iTrader: (11)

so can that be done with it in the car and everything hooked up?

Bobo

If you are asking these kinds of questions, just take your car to a lube joint and get them to do it for you. It's cheaper than an oil change. For my money, I stay away from the synthetic gear oil and just use GL4 in either a 75W90 or 80W90. I suspect an 80w90 is preferable in your state as it doesn't get that cold. 75W90 is better in colder weather.

dgeesaman

iTrader: (10)

But the "Lube Joint" is not likely to have anything but cheap GL-5 to fill with. They may BS you with the "5 is more than 4, so of course it will work" - which is wrong since cheap GL-5 is what does damage. So wherever you get it done, make sure it's a GL-4 of some sort.

Dave

Bobo

I am able to get GL4 at Mr. Lube in British Columbia.