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AZP Installs · 09-30-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TheseColorsDontRun

Thanks for the info. I was disappointed because I have read posts about folks raving that all notchiness and grinding magically disappeared after swapping out the factory fluid. Not the case with Motul. At least not in my car.

Don't forget for some people there is a bit of placebo effect when they change fluids or parts on their cars. In all the years i've been testing fluids, I haven't "felt" a whole lot of difference overall especially on initial installation of the fluids. The proof for me comes from Blackstone lab testing or other tests that show the fluids last longer, or protect better rather than seat of the pants testing

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mav1178 · 09-30-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TheseColorsDontRun

I did both at the same time and noticed zero difference. I justified it because I wanted to see how much metal had accumulated on the drain plugs. Wasn't terrible but I'm a bit disappointed in the lack of shifting feel improvement. I used Motul 75w90.

Same here, I think it has to do with individual driving style.

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akyp · 10-13-2013, 11:01 PM

I never changed MT fluid, and gear changes gradually became much nicer past the 5000km mark. That said I still want to change mine but I can't seem to find anyone selling any of the recommended brands here (Motul, Pentosin, AMSOil).

Anthony · 10-14-2013, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by akyp

I never changed MT fluid, and gear changes gradually became much nicer past the 5000km mark. That said I still want to change mine but I can't seem to find anyone selling any of the recommended brands here (Motul, Pentosin, AMSOil).

I just ordered my Motul online. There are a few vendors on here that have some nice packages - like motor, tranny, differential oil packages where you buy all of the fluid for your car all at once and save money. I think they might even include other little things like filters and crush washers and things of that sort.

Antheezy · 11-03-2013, 01:49 AM

I've done my first oil change with mobil 1 synthetic 5w-30, and changed my tranny and differential fluid with motul Gear 300 75w-90. Instant change. Shifting is more smooth with nice clicks as opposed to semi-confident throws that felt notchy. It isnt from like bag of marbles to butter but its more of not really confident shifts to feeling more confident that its doing what its suppose to be doing. I think its worth doing. Oil feels just right and all is right with the world.

malubawla · 11-03-2013, 11:06 AM

I used redline mt-90 and definitely feel a difference.

Maverick22 · 11-03-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Antheezy

I've done my first oil change with mobil 1 synthetic 5w-30, and changed my tranny and differential fluid with motul Gear 300 75w-90. Instant change. Shiting is more smooth with nice clicks as opposed to semi-confident throws that felt notchy. It isnt from like bag of marbles to butter but its more of not really confident shifts to feeling more confident that its doing what its suppose to be doing. I think its worth doing. Oil feels just right and all is right with the world.

Bahahahah. You said shiting.

Antheezy · 11-03-2013, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverick22

Bahahahah. You said shiting.

Shifting* HAHAHHAHAHHA Omg I just caught that now.

Anthony · 11-03-2013, 11:10 PM

Shitting should still be smooth though. Don't forget.

Maverick22 · 11-03-2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony

Shitting should still be smooth though. Don't forget.

Equaly as smooth as a new transmission should be.

Anthony · 11-03-2013, 11:13 PM

Yes. Each should set the standard for the other.

7thgear · 11-15-2013, 02:24 PM

So...

MOTUL 300 (75-90) or Redline MTL (75-90)

roddy · 11-15-2013, 10:22 PM

Just for clarity, the Redline MTL is 70W80. The Redline 75W90 is called MT-90. Having used the MT-90 and given the choice between that and Motul, I'd likely give the Motul a try. For cool/cold weather use, I'd probably consider the MTL.

Sellout · 11-16-2013, 12:35 AM

I did redline MTL at about 1600 miles. Better than stock, still not great. The transmission stopped locking me out of 2nd gear when cold but it would just grind instead.

Put in Motul Gear300 at 5k. I won't be going back to Redline. The Motul is smoother. I'm back to being locked out of 2nd occasionally for the first mile or so, but I'll take that over the grinding. After the first mile when the car is cold, it almost acts like a manual transmission should...

11-03-2013, 01:49 AM	#75
Antheezy Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 56 Thanks: 7 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	I've done my first oil change with mobil 1 synthetic 5w-30, and changed my tranny and differential fluid with motul Gear 300 75w-90. Instant change. Shifting is more smooth with nice clicks as opposed to semi-confident throws that felt notchy. It isnt from like bag of marbles to butter but its more of not really confident shifts to feeling more confident that its doing what its suppose to be doing. I think its worth doing. Oil feels just right and all is right with the world. Last edited by Antheezy; 11-03-2013 at 11:08 PM.

11-03-2013, 11:06 AM	#76
malubawla poor man's evora Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Turbod BRZ Location: Dallas Posts: 620 Thanks: 42 Thanked 190 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	I used redline mt-90 and definitely feel a difference. __________________ my build thread http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77434

11-03-2013, 11:10 PM	#79
Anthony Weight Nazi Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 FRS -399lb, 11 335is, 05 Tiburon Location: Biloxi, MS / Gulf Coast 86 Posts: 3,702 Thanks: 5,009 Thanked 3,714 Times in 1,765 Posts Mentioned: 150 Post(s)	Shitting should still be smooth though. Don't forget. __________________ Build Thread \| The Venus Project \| Any car which holds together for a whole race is too heavy.

11-03-2013, 11:13 PM	#81
Anthony Weight Nazi Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 FRS -399lb, 11 335is, 05 Tiburon Location: Biloxi, MS / Gulf Coast 86 Posts: 3,702 Thanks: 5,009 Thanked 3,714 Times in 1,765 Posts Mentioned: 150 Post(s)	Yes. Each should set the standard for the other. __________________ Build Thread \| The Venus Project \| Any car which holds together for a whole race is too heavy.

11-15-2013, 02:24 PM	#82
7thgear i'm sorry, what? Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Canada Location: I rock a beat harder than you can beat it with rocks Posts: 4,399 Thanks: 357 Thanked 2,508 Times in 1,268 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s)	So... MOTUL 300 (75-90) or Redline MTL (75-90) __________________ don't you think if I was wrong, I'd know it?

10-13-2013, 11:01 PM	#73
akyp Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2012 86 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 303 Thanks: 560 Thanked 116 Times in 65 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	I never changed MT fluid, and gear changes gradually became much nicer past the 5000km mark. That said I still want to change mine but I can't seem to find anyone selling any of the recommended brands here (Motul, Pentosin, AMSOil).

11-15-2013, 10:22 PM	#83
roddy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 Ultramarine Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,243 Thanks: 1,476 Thanked 1,165 Times in 685 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s)	Just for clarity, the Redline MTL is 70W80. The Redline 75W90 is called MT-90. Having used the MT-90 and given the choice between that and Motul, I'd likely give the Motul a try. For cool/cold weather use, I'd probably consider the MTL. __________________ no man with a good car needs to be justified...

11-16-2013, 12:35 AM	#84
Sellout Mr. Cranky Pants Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 Argento FR-S Location: San Diego Posts: 449 Thanks: 76 Thanked 147 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	I did redline MTL at about 1600 miles. Better than stock, still not great. The transmission stopped locking me out of 2nd gear when cold but it would just grind instead. Put in Motul Gear300 at 5k. I won't be going back to Redline. The Motul is smoother. I'm back to being locked out of 2nd occasionally for the first mile or so, but I'll take that over the grinding. After the first mile when the car is cold, it almost acts like a manual transmission should...

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