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?

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

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

 

Amsoil MTG 75w90 FTW.

 

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

 

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

 

5 quarts.

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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