Has anyone change the Manual Trans fluid and notice improvement?
#1
Has anyone change the Manual Trans fluid and notice improvement?
Manual Trans fluid also known as Gear Lubricant.
I am trying to make my 6spd shifting smoother. Has anyone tried changing w/ different brand of lubricant and see improvement? Redline MT-90 for example?
I am trying to make my 6spd shifting smoother. Has anyone tried changing w/ different brand of lubricant and see improvement? Redline MT-90 for example?
#2
Re: Has anyone change the Manual Trans fluid and notice improvement?
Originally posted by nismotech
Manual Trans fluid also known as Gear Lubricant.
I am trying to make my 6spd shifting smoother. Has anyone tried changing w/ different brand of lubricant and see improvement? Redline MT-90 for example?
Manual Trans fluid also known as Gear Lubricant.
I am trying to make my 6spd shifting smoother. Has anyone tried changing w/ different brand of lubricant and see improvement? Redline MT-90 for example?
I changed to MT-90 and it made shifting sooooo much smoother, especially early in the morning when the car is still cold.
#3
Re: Re: Has anyone change the Manual Trans fluid and notice improvement?
Originally posted by bsetiawan
I changed to MT-90 and it made shifting sooooo much smoother, especially early in the morning when the car is still cold.
I changed to MT-90 and it made shifting sooooo much smoother, especially early in the morning when the car is still cold.
#4
Re: Re: Has anyone change the Manual Trans fluid and notice improvement?
Originally posted by bsetiawan
I changed to MT-90 and it made shifting sooooo much smoother, especially early in the morning when the car is still cold.
I changed to MT-90 and it made shifting sooooo much smoother, especially early in the morning when the car is still cold.
#5
Re: Re: Re: Has anyone change the Manual Trans fluid and notice improvement?
Originally posted by Kojiro_FtT
I think the question needs to be adjusted to say "in thier 6-speed." Because the 5 and 6 speed transmissions seem to respond differently to the MT-90. I, as well as a few others, are not happy with the MT-90 at all.
I think the question needs to be adjusted to say "in thier 6-speed." Because the 5 and 6 speed transmissions seem to respond differently to the MT-90. I, as well as a few others, are not happy with the MT-90 at all.
#8
Re: Re: Re: Re: Has anyone change the Manual Trans fluid and notice improvement?
Originally posted by nismotech
What else is there besides Redline MT-90? because I really want to make this "Jerky" shifting better.
What else is there besides Redline MT-90? because I really want to make this "Jerky" shifting better.
#9
Re: Has anyone change the Manual Trans fluid and notice improvement?
Originally posted by nismotech
Manual Trans fluid also known as Gear Lubricant.
I am trying to make my 6spd shifting smoother. Has anyone tried changing w/ different brand of lubricant and see improvement? Redline MT-90 for example?
Manual Trans fluid also known as Gear Lubricant.
I am trying to make my 6spd shifting smoother. Has anyone tried changing w/ different brand of lubricant and see improvement? Redline MT-90 for example?
So is there any consensus that changing the lubricant makes any difference? Because I have a 2K3 SE 6 speed and I find it hard to shift into 2nd and 3rd when the car is cold (it kind of feels like the syncromesh(sp?) is not working). Will changing the lubricant fix this problem? Or is there something actually wrong with my transmision?
#10
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Has anyone change the Manual Trans fluid and notice improvement?
Originally posted by Kojiro_FtT
I hear Amsoil also makes an acceptable GL-4 gear oil for the Max.
I hear Amsoil also makes an acceptable GL-4 gear oil for the Max.
People have been reporting mixed results with changing the gear lube in a 6 speed. Half seem to love it, half don't think it helped much.
#11
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Has anyone change the Manual Trans fluid and notice improvement?
Originally posted by iwannabmw
Yes, Amsoil does have gear oils available for both the 5 speed and 6 speed.
People have been reporting mixed results with changing the gear lube in a 6 speed. Half seem to love it, half don't think it helped much.
Yes, Amsoil does have gear oils available for both the 5 speed and 6 speed.
People have been reporting mixed results with changing the gear lube in a 6 speed. Half seem to love it, half don't think it helped much.
#12
Originally posted by KTM
I put the MT-90 in mine, actually seems to be a bit notchier into 2nd, and can't really notice much change in the others.
I put the MT-90 in mine, actually seems to be a bit notchier into 2nd, and can't really notice much change in the others.
Also....
I dynoed the car on the stock fluid and stock engine oil, then swicthed to Redline MT90 in the trans and Mobil 1 5W-30 in the engine. There wasnt a bit of difference in the amount of power making it to the wheels.
So much for the reduced friction making power argument.....
#13
Originally posted by madmax2k
I found the same thing on my 5 speed. It was definietly "notchier" (especially when cold).
Also....
I dynoed the car on the stock fluid and stock engine oil, then swicthed to Redline MT90 in the trans and Mobil 1 5W-30 in the engine. There wasnt a bit of difference in the amount of power making it to the wheels.
So much for the reduced friction making power argument.....
I found the same thing on my 5 speed. It was definietly "notchier" (especially when cold).
Also....
I dynoed the car on the stock fluid and stock engine oil, then swicthed to Redline MT90 in the trans and Mobil 1 5W-30 in the engine. There wasnt a bit of difference in the amount of power making it to the wheels.
So much for the reduced friction making power argument.....
#15
Re: Royal Purple
Originally posted by CdogMax
You can try the Royal Purple brand of 90 weight gear oil. They sell it at local auto parts stores.
You can try the Royal Purple brand of 90 weight gear oil. They sell it at local auto parts stores.
#17
Synthetic???
I just purshcased the AMSOIL Full Synthetic 90w for my Max (thanks iwannabmw...) but have not yet installed.
I don't even have 5k miles on my '02 yet, and was wondering if switching to a full synth THIS early is appropriate??
Anybody have any comments on a longer "break-in" for the tranny before switching over???
I'm kind of reluctant after the last rash of threads that popped-up stating that the FULL SYNTH. HI-PERF. Lube was not really making THAT much of a difference in the 5th gen 6 spds.....
I'm getting confused!!!
I figure the same as nismotech.....just gonna have to see for myself.
input is welcomed.
g.r.
I don't even have 5k miles on my '02 yet, and was wondering if switching to a full synth THIS early is appropriate??
Anybody have any comments on a longer "break-in" for the tranny before switching over???
I'm kind of reluctant after the last rash of threads that popped-up stating that the FULL SYNTH. HI-PERF. Lube was not really making THAT much of a difference in the 5th gen 6 spds.....
I'm getting confused!!!
I figure the same as nismotech.....just gonna have to see for myself.
input is welcomed.
g.r.
#18
The best way to find out which is better is to get some MT-90 and Royal Purple 90 and put the same amount in the refrigerator overnight and the next day find out which one is thinner (less viscous) and that one would be the best fluid to use (especially in the winter time). Anyone want to volunteer and test the different fluids out?
#19
Originally posted by ecuwill
The best way to find out which is better is to get some MT-90 and Royal Purple 90 and put the same amount in the refrigerator overnight and the next day find out which one is thinner (less viscous) and that one would be the best fluid to use (especially in the winter time). Anyone want to volunteer and test the different fluids out?
The best way to find out which is better is to get some MT-90 and Royal Purple 90 and put the same amount in the refrigerator overnight and the next day find out which one is thinner (less viscous) and that one would be the best fluid to use (especially in the winter time). Anyone want to volunteer and test the different fluids out?
#21
Originally posted by ecuwill
The best way to find out which is better is to get some MT-90 and Royal Purple 90 and put the same amount in the refrigerator overnight and the next day find out which one is thinner (less viscous) and that one would be the best fluid to use (especially in the winter time). Anyone want to volunteer and test the different fluids out?
The best way to find out which is better is to get some MT-90 and Royal Purple 90 and put the same amount in the refrigerator overnight and the next day find out which one is thinner (less viscous) and that one would be the best fluid to use (especially in the winter time). Anyone want to volunteer and test the different fluids out?
#22
Originally posted by 02MaximizedVQ
Don't forget about BG Synchroshift II. Its a synthetic GL4 approved blend. I'm going to try to get my 2k2 done tommorrow. Will post results.
Jesse
Don't forget about BG Synchroshift II. Its a synthetic GL4 approved blend. I'm going to try to get my 2k2 done tommorrow. Will post results.
Jesse
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