Thaitanium

Hello,

I am in the process of replacing the clutch on a 1997 Maxima SE and I can not find manufactorer recommended GL-4 80w90 gear oil anywhere. All Nissan dealships and parts store tell me I can use GL-5 gear oil just fine. Some places have oil bottles with GL-3, Gl-4, Gl-5 written on them. I've read that GL-5 is a no no in Gl-4 designed tranny.
Where can I find GL-4 oil (I need it quick in Connecticut) or will GL-5 fluid work just fine?

Thanks

blizz20oma

iTrader: (1)

You can find GL-4 offered from redline ( www.redlineoil.com ), and also Amsoil. Both are comparable as far as their performance and quality goes.

GL-5 is a no-no.

I don't know about local distributors/auto parts stores...

edit: there's a redline dealer in Glastonbury, CT. Dunno how close that is to you. Cofiell's Sport & Power.

Thaitanium

almost $8 a quart? does GL-4 stand for gold? Anyone has trouble finding GL-4 oil locally?

PS. Blizz, thanks. Yeah I called there. Unfortunately it's an hour away from home in opposite direction from work.
What about oil that meet all 3 criterias. Like 'Castrol Gl-3, Gl-4, Gl-5'. That should work, no? Otherwise everyone would be suing them for their broken trannies.

iwannabmw

iTrader: (3)

GL5 coventional or Mobil 1 gear oil is no-no for the Maxima. Either Redline or Amsoil are acceptable choices. Even though they can meet GL5 specs, the different chemistry they use to do so is fully compatible with the GL4 only transmissions. These are the only 2 gear oils that I know of for sure that are acceptable for the Maxima, other than Nissan's own.

Thaitanium

Nissan tried to sell me Penzoil GL-5, giving me a crazy look when I asked specifically for GL-4. I don't think Nissan has it's own gear oil.

iwannabmw

iTrader: (3)

Huh, I figured they would, that shows you how often I go the dealer. A conventional GL4 lube is almost impossible to find in stores. If you're interested, I can get you Amsoil for around $30 for the 80W-90 GL4. It takes about a week to get. Email me if interested.

Thaitanium

a week is too long for me I have to finish up, but thanks. $30 for 5qts isn't bad. Autozone says they have GL-4, I will check it out tonight.