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Argento86 07-18-2014 11:15 PM

Can I use Motul 300ls on transmission and differential
 
I ordered Motul 300ls without doing my research. My question is what do you guys think bout using it on my transmission and diff. I honestly don't feel like returning that's why If I can use it with no issues I'd rather do that.

Thanks

limitedblkwrx 07-24-2014 05:04 AM

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You can use it for the rear diff. I wouldn't recommend for the trans.

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CSG Mike 07-24-2014 05:41 AM

You *can*, but I'd recommend you hold onto it and get regular Gear300 for the trans.

The oil won't go bad sitting on the shelf.

FR-S Matt 07-24-2014 10:28 AM

I just put the Gear 300 in both transmission and differential a week ago. HUGE difference, and holy crap at the shavings in the differential at 18k miles on the magnetic drain plug. I'm sure my car thanked me for that swap. Every shift feels so smooth, power delivery even feels a lot better throwing between gears.

Highly recommend everyone does this. Well worth it, and a very simple task with a lift.

sluflyer06 07-24-2014 10:34 AM

I would not but the friction modified oil in the transmission personally, either return some of it or hold onto it.

I put the regular Gear 300 in both the trans and diff at 1k miles, my rear diff pretty much stop binding entirely when cold vs the stock fluid. Trans also shifts better.

Maverickgear 07-24-2014 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FR-S Matt (Post 1863049)
I just put the Gear 300 in both transmission and differential a week ago. HUGE difference, and holy crap at the shavings in the differential at 18k miles on the magnetic drain plug. I'm sure my car thanked me for that swap. Every shift feels so smooth, power delivery even feels a lot better throwing between gears.

Highly recommend everyone does this. Well worth it, and a very simple task with a lift.

I can't believe my eyes when I saw how dirty was the oil when I drained out the factory oil. Seriously +1 for this recommendation!

AZP Installs 07-27-2014 06:43 PM

Gear 300 LS is not recommended for the Trans...

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skyloran 07-29-2014 07:18 PM

Motul Gear 300, for both tran/diff...any big difference.?

CSG Mike 07-29-2014 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by skyloran (Post 1872021)
Motul Gear 300, for both tran/diff...any big difference.?

Gear300 works in both the trans and OEM Torsen differential. I wouldn't recommend the Gear300LS for the trans, but it'll work in the diff.

skyloran 07-29-2014 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CSG Mike (Post 1872082)
Gear300 works in both the trans and OEM Torsen differential. I wouldn't recommend the Gear300LS for the trans, but it'll work in the diff.

I just place my order of the Gear300, will be change it soon. I had 26K on my brz now and it is still running stock fluid. I think it is time to change it.
BTW..how often do i change the fluid?? 15K, 20K???

DanoFA20 07-29-2014 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyloran (Post 1872102)
I just place my order of the Gear300, will be change it soon. I had 26K on my brz now and it is still running stock fluid. I think it is time to change it.
BTW..how often do i change the fluid?? 15K, 20K???

most maintenance schedules are 75k between changes.

AZP Installs 07-30-2014 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyloran (Post 1872102)
I just place my order of the Gear300, will be change it soon. I had 26K on my brz now and it is still running stock fluid. I think it is time to change it.
BTW..how often do i change the fluid?? 15K, 20K???

We suggest 30k for most street driven applications. For tracked cars 1x a season is a good idea.

-Mike Paisan

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CSG Mike 07-30-2014 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyloran (Post 1872102)
I just place my order of the Gear300, will be change it soon. I had 26K on my brz now and it is still running stock fluid. I think it is time to change it.
BTW..how often do i change the fluid?? 15K, 20K???

For street cars, every 30k.

For lightly tracked cars, we recommend once a year, or every 15k.

If you're tracking heavily, then we recommend you get a used oil analysis done to determine your interval, but the common "safe" margin that is often used is every oil change. Remember, the differential is thousands, the fluid is less than 1% of the price of a differential.

skyloran 08-05-2014 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FR-S Matt (Post 1863049)
I just put the Gear 300 in both transmission and differential a week ago. HUGE difference, and holy crap at the shavings in the differential at 18k miles on the magnetic drain plug. I'm sure my car thanked me for that swap. Every shift feels so smooth, power delivery even feels a lot better throwing between gears.

Highly recommend everyone does this. Well worth it, and a very simple task with a lift.

how many liter of Gear 300 u use for tranny and diff?


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