Good Manual Transmission Fluid
08-13-2010, 07:53 AM
#1
Good Manual Transmission Fluid
what is a good manual transmission fluid that i can find at a local parts store? (advance, napa, autozone, oreillys) i was suppose to do the Amsoil, but at the time i didnt have the money and if i order now, it wont be here before the trans i'm sure. so i'm trying to find a option at a parts store.
anyone?
anyone?
08-13-2010, 08:21 AM
#2
See if there are any race/speed shops in your area they will usually have the name brand premium synthetics in stock.
As for my recommendation, if you can get your hands on it I suggest RedLine tranny oil. It's expensive but the stuff is amazing. Long story short, my dad had an off-road race car and busted the trans case on lap 2 of 5 on a 73 mile desert course. Since he was in the points he decided to just run it until the tranny seized. He ended up 3rd. When the trans case was opened up to see what was salvageable, everything including the ring and pinion was still in new condition.
As for my recommendation, if you can get your hands on it I suggest RedLine tranny oil. It's expensive but the stuff is amazing. Long story short, my dad had an off-road race car and busted the trans case on lap 2 of 5 on a 73 mile desert course. Since he was in the points he decided to just run it until the tranny seized. He ended up 3rd. When the trans case was opened up to see what was salvageable, everything including the ring and pinion was still in new condition.
08-13-2010, 10:51 AM
#7
Amsoil 75W/90 Gear Oil: http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/mtg.aspx
Redline MT-90
Mobil 1 75W/90 Synthetic Gear Oil
Redline MTL (for extreme Northern climates, Canada area, etc.)
Redline MT-90
Mobil 1 75W/90 Synthetic Gear Oil
Redline MTL (for extreme Northern climates, Canada area, etc.)
But at the store, they don't have a big selection of GL4 so just tell us what they have first
08-13-2010, 01:22 PM
#9
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When I got my 6speed, it had what I can gather was the original fluid in it. It shifted like a stick through mud when it was even slightly cold outside. A good synthetic rids this problem almost entirely.
I've used Amsoil and Redline, I like them both.
08-13-2010, 07:12 PM
#17
at this point i'm trying to find something at the LOCAL parts store, i know of the MT-90 and what not, i'm trying to find recommendations on something local. i've already done the search and know of what to order, but i'm sure since you didnt realize that i'm trying to find something local that at this time i can not wait for it to come in.
so i appreciate the doucheness, from teh douches on the sites. come to this thread for insight, but get people on here that love to be idiots instead of trying to give insight.
you can lock the thread
PS thanks to who tried to help
so i appreciate the doucheness, from teh douches on the sites. come to this thread for insight, but get people on here that love to be idiots instead of trying to give insight.
you can lock the thread
PS thanks to who tried to help
08-13-2010, 07:20 PM
#18
Any reason why you don't want to order online?
Get the most expensive, and clean the sand out, cripes.
We don't know the types/brands/etc available @ YOUR local stores.
Sorry if I came out a little douchelike, but we assume you know the good stuff and would do what you needed to purchase it, whether it be online, through group buys, etc. .
'
I wont lock it because I don't think you've gotten your answer just yet.
Get the most expensive, and clean the sand out, cripes.
We don't know the types/brands/etc available @ YOUR local stores.
Sorry if I came out a little douchelike, but we assume you know the good stuff and would do what you needed to purchase it, whether it be online, through group buys, etc. .
'
I wont lock it because I don't think you've gotten your answer just yet.
Last edited by NmexMAX; 08-13-2010 at 07:23 PM.
08-13-2010, 07:30 PM
#19
Motul 75-85 FTW especially for the colder climates.
I have run redline, amsoil, mobil 1 (gl-5 so had to get rid of it quick), and Motul 75w-85 and Motul 75w-90. The Motul 75w-85 is the smoothest of them all. My mechanic races his spec-v on weekends at Mosport and he uses the 75-85 in his tranny. I know that tranny takes a **** kicking every weekend and it is still like brand new.
The redline was ok until it got cold out, same with the amsoil. Amsoil felt a little bit better than redline for the most part. But Since I put the Motul 75x85 in I will stick with that. It shifts smooth as butter no matter how hot or cold it has gotten up here in the great white north.
I have run redline, amsoil, mobil 1 (gl-5 so had to get rid of it quick), and Motul 75w-85 and Motul 75w-90. The Motul 75w-85 is the smoothest of them all. My mechanic races his spec-v on weekends at Mosport and he uses the 75-85 in his tranny. I know that tranny takes a **** kicking every weekend and it is still like brand new.
The redline was ok until it got cold out, same with the amsoil. Amsoil felt a little bit better than redline for the most part. But Since I put the Motul 75x85 in I will stick with that. It shifts smooth as butter no matter how hot or cold it has gotten up here in the great white north.
08-14-2010, 04:22 AM
#20
Any reason why you don't want to order online?
Get the most expensive, and clean the sand out, cripes.
We don't know the types/brands/etc available @ YOUR local stores.
Sorry if I came out a little douchelike, but we assume you know the good stuff and would do what you needed to purchase it, whether it be online, through group buys, etc. .
'
I wont lock it because I don't think you've gotten your answer just yet.
Get the most expensive, and clean the sand out, cripes.
We don't know the types/brands/etc available @ YOUR local stores.
Sorry if I came out a little douchelike, but we assume you know the good stuff and would do what you needed to purchase it, whether it be online, through group buys, etc. .
'
I wont lock it because I don't think you've gotten your answer just yet.
i know when i had my GS-R there were other options like alot of people recommended the Honda MTF to go back in after draining it, which i did at that time because i had time to accumulate parts within a short amount of time. supposedly nissan recommends pennzoil (what i used when going through the hell of lowering my car, not getting into details). but read up that that wasnt so good of a MTF, so this is what brings me back here today. if i cant find anything else, ill probably just go see what the best that napa has and go with that until i get my new MTF. beside i almost seeing it as flushing out the trans with putting some MTF in there to break in the new clutch/flywheel/trans then drain and put some good stuff...just was looking for a good recommendation.
08-14-2010, 04:24 AM
#21
Motul 75-85 FTW especially for the colder climates.
I have run redline, amsoil, mobil 1 (gl-5 so had to get rid of it quick), and Motul 75w-85 and Motul 75w-90. The Motul 75w-85 is the smoothest of them all. My mechanic races his spec-v on weekends at Mosport and he uses the 75-85 in his tranny. I know that tranny takes a **** kicking every weekend and it is still like brand new.
The redline was ok until it got cold out, same with the amsoil. Amsoil felt a little bit better than redline for the most part. But Since I put the Motul 75x85 in I will stick with that. It shifts smooth as butter no matter how hot or cold it has gotten up here in the great white north.
I have run redline, amsoil, mobil 1 (gl-5 so had to get rid of it quick), and Motul 75w-85 and Motul 75w-90. The Motul 75w-85 is the smoothest of them all. My mechanic races his spec-v on weekends at Mosport and he uses the 75-85 in his tranny. I know that tranny takes a **** kicking every weekend and it is still like brand new.
The redline was ok until it got cold out, same with the amsoil. Amsoil felt a little bit better than redline for the most part. But Since I put the Motul 75x85 in I will stick with that. It shifts smooth as butter no matter how hot or cold it has gotten up here in the great white north.
that motul was something that he/you ordered online or were you able to find it at a local parts store
BTW i'm sorry i didnt get a chance to run to the parts store yesterday i had to go with my brother to sell his car so i dont even have a list of anything that they carry.
08-14-2010, 09:36 AM
#22
Man go over to a GM or Chrysler dealership and ask for their GL4 oil. They carry Mopar synthetic oil at the correct spec. It's whats in my tranny as we speak. They will make you pay dearly for it.
08-14-2010, 09:40 AM
#23
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 136
I have used redline in my specs tranny and it was alright I switched to BG syncro shift and that stuff is insane. made such a huge improvment. Its the fluid of choice in the spec v community
08-14-2010, 09:41 AM
#24
at this point i'm trying to find something at the LOCAL parts store, i know of the MT-90 and what not, i'm trying to find recommendations on something local. i've already done the search and know of what to order, but i'm sure since you didnt realize that i'm trying to find something local that at this time i can not wait for it to come in. .
you asked for a "Good Manual Transmission Fluid" and we replied
1. decide what you want
2. go to their website
3. search for local vendor
4. drive to local vendor
5. buy fluid
6. put in car
7. stop being rude
8. profit?
Last edited by SoonerFan; 08-14-2010 at 09:44 AM.
08-14-2010, 12:00 PM
#25
^
did you not see in my original post where i posted parts stores around me? shows how much you actually read before giving valuable information. quit being a pompous mod and actual contribute, you pull this kind of bs in every thread you appear in and i dont say nothing. i come for a response similiar to augustus, nmex and knight and you come in here acting ****ing retarded. please exit
yea, now i'm being rude, before i was being straight up, get it correct.
what is BG syncro shift btw?
btw that dodge option sounds like a great solution as i have a dodge/chrysler dealership around me
did you not see in my original post where i posted parts stores around me? shows how much you actually read before giving valuable information. quit being a pompous mod and actual contribute, you pull this kind of bs in every thread you appear in and i dont say nothing. i come for a response similiar to augustus, nmex and knight and you come in here acting ****ing retarded. please exit
yea, now i'm being rude, before i was being straight up, get it correct.
btw that dodge option sounds like a great solution as i have a dodge/chrysler dealership around me
08-14-2010, 12:02 PM
#26
so without knowing where you live, you want us to find something local for you
you asked for a "Good Manual Transmission Fluid" and we replied
1. decide what you want
2. go to their website
3. search for local vendor
4. drive to local vendor
5. buy fluid
6. put in car
7. stop being rude
8. profit?
you asked for a "Good Manual Transmission Fluid" and we replied
1. decide what you want
2. go to their website
3. search for local vendor
4. drive to local vendor
5. buy fluid
6. put in car
7. stop being rude
8. profit?
at this present moment my car has been down going on 2 months because my transmission has gone out. when it went out, the mechanic and i thought it was the throwout bearing, so i purchased a clutch kit and flywheel from competition clutch, figuring day i'd have it back, come to find out, my trans is screwed. so i've been having the hardest time trying to get a transmission to come in. raising a dispute with a *not to be mentioned* member and have since ordered a new one. i'm highly doubting that what i order will be here when my transmission goes back in (early this week), hence why i am trying to find something else to go in there until i have time to go back, drain and get the good stuff back in.
i know when i had my GS-R there were other options like alot of people recommended the Honda MTF to go back in after draining it, which i did at that time because i had time to accumulate parts within a short amount of time. supposedly nissan recommends pennzoil (what i used when going through the hell of lowering my car, not getting into details). but read up that that wasnt so good of a MTF, so this is what brings me back here today. if i cant find anything else, ill probably just go see what the best that napa has and go with that until i get my new MTF. beside i almost seeing it as flushing out the trans with putting some MTF in there to break in the new clutch/flywheel/trans then drain and put some good stuff...just was looking for a good recommendation.
i know when i had my GS-R there were other options like alot of people recommended the Honda MTF to go back in after draining it, which i did at that time because i had time to accumulate parts within a short amount of time. supposedly nissan recommends pennzoil (what i used when going through the hell of lowering my car, not getting into details). but read up that that wasnt so good of a MTF, so this is what brings me back here today. if i cant find anything else, ill probably just go see what the best that napa has and go with that until i get my new MTF. beside i almost seeing it as flushing out the trans with putting some MTF in there to break in the new clutch/flywheel/trans then drain and put some good stuff...just was looking for a good recommendation.
08-14-2010, 12:25 PM
#27
that motul was something that he/you ordered online or were you able to find it at a local parts store
BTW i'm sorry i didnt get a chance to run to the parts store yesterday i had to go with my brother to sell his car so i dont even have a list of anything that they carry.
BTW i'm sorry i didnt get a chance to run to the parts store yesterday i had to go with my brother to sell his car so i dont even have a list of anything that they carry.
08-14-2010, 02:00 PM
#30
I posted an answer…my first post in this thread
you started being rude to people
so I asked a question and gave advice
And you are rude again
And rude again
So please point out where I was “rude” “pompous” or “retarded”
you started being rude to people
so without knowing where you live, you want us to find something local for you
you asked for a "Good Manual Transmission Fluid" and we replied
1. decide what you want
2. go to their website
3. search for local vendor
4. drive to local vendor
5. buy fluid
6. put in car
7. stop being rude
8. profit?
you asked for a "Good Manual Transmission Fluid" and we replied
1. decide what you want
2. go to their website
3. search for local vendor
4. drive to local vendor
5. buy fluid
6. put in car
7. stop being rude
8. profit?
And rude again
So please point out where I was “rude” “pompous” or “retarded”
08-14-2010, 02:12 PM
#32
you sure act like you understand this place in the 3 months you have been here
who are you
who did i talk down to
no really, somebody please show me where I was rude in this thread
08-14-2010, 02:33 PM
#33
Considering the situation, I think we're done here. Put the cheapest stuff in there and order whatever in your opinion is best.
I've done this in the past in my AT when tesing out a new VB. Had to do a drain and refill and I screwed some o-ring insall and had to basically repeat the process at least 3x, so you could imagine had I gone with the 'best' ($$) stuff off the bat, I woulda been
Profit?
I've done this in the past in my AT when tesing out a new VB. Had to do a drain and refill and I screwed some o-ring insall and had to basically repeat the process at least 3x, so you could imagine had I gone with the 'best' ($$) stuff off the bat, I woulda been
Profit?
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