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08-27-2012, 08:01 PM | #15 |
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I tried the mt-90 in my e36 m3
I prefer factory fill: my m3 tranny gets this http://pentosin.net/pressreleases/CR...nto_MTF2_2.pdf same as factory that liqui moly gl4 is good stiff too in a pinch absent the toyota fluid, I'd use either the liqui or pento gl4 my brz rear diff = motul 300v 75w90 |
09-03-2012, 11:40 AM | #16 |
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How's that working for you? Any noticeable differences from OEM? I've been considering Motul 300v or Motylgear when I get past break-in.
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Warranty repair to transmission? Are you allowed to say what the issue was?
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09-06-2012, 05:47 PM | #18 |
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Dont be skeptical of the pentosin, it FIXes 2nd gear, and makes them all feel better
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16604 do NOT use the MT 90 its not gonna give you the 100% improvement that can be had |
09-07-2012, 10:52 PM | #19 |
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Jeff, I can look into this for you on Monday.
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I don't have any issues with cold shifting but the coldest it gets here on a winters morning is @ 35°F Last edited by SXE10; 09-19-2012 at 05:02 PM. |
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It's going to be easier to find a GL-4 oil since the API considers GL-3 obsolete. -Dennis |
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I've had good luck so far with the MT-90. I've got about 4000 miles on this fluid. It gets pretty cold here over the winter and I suspect cold enough that I may need something a little less viscous. I have a quart of MTL (it is thinner-like a honda fluid) here that I could add to the trans if things start to get crunchy or otherwise unruly. Failing that, I will try the Pentosin fluid. I found a local shop that deals with CRP and they can get it. Pricey stuff, but worth it if it does the trick.
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Anyone used eneos GL 5 gear oil in their transmission?
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09-21-2012, 12:44 AM | #24 |
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It's not advisable to use a GL-5 in these transmissions. Supposedly it is harmful to yellow metals/brass. Stick to GL-3/4 as per the factory specs. Redline, Amsoil & Pentosin all make suitable GL-4 75w-90.
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Sorry to bump an old thread, but did you ever end up figuring out how to get the fluid, or did they just get a GL4 after all?
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gl3 standard was replaced by gl4
simple you want a gl4 oil sae weight means nothing its all about cst unless you know the oe fluid cst, you need to make an educated or scientific guess, or shoot in the dark for what aisin specs not sure why there is so much experimentation when there are one or two fluid specs that seem to work I'm having success with 75w oils that flo 100c cst 8.0 or lower in my 6MT honda and miata dealers are stocking oils that are also low cst oils fwis on cars that have dealer fluid support and use our trannys Good luck to thos of you searching for something else, lmk what you find Last edited by gmookher; 11-16-2012 at 10:03 AM. |
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Hey man,
I know you're quite passionate about this topic, but I was more interested in what happened with this since it was warranty work. Quote:
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