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Staf00 · 05-03-2013, 04:58 AM

Hmm yes, reference numbers do match...but $20.74 for a 5 pack just seems too cheap. Unless "5 PAC" doesn't mean 5 pack lol.

Sportsguy83 · 05-03-2013, 07:38 PM

I just replaced the Tranny oil with Motul 300 and all I can say is wow. Very noticeable smoothness on each shift. Highly recommend it.

Hawaiian · 05-16-2013, 08:43 AM

Gem:

Quote:

To those of you who have enjoyed my recommendation for Pentosin, I have found something less expensive that also fits the bill, has the right specs and works great in our MT. Recently filled mine with this stuff I found at the Nissan parts counter, for like $12 and on amazon for like $19, still cheaper than pento in that you may be able to get this without having to pay shipping from a specialty vendor like with Pento(tho its also bmw branded LL- MTF2) the Elf should be able to be had at ANY nissan counter.
Its a 75w-80 GL4, with a 8.5cst
http://www.lubadmin.com/upload/produ...ang_1/7194.pdf

amazon asin B00ARDCYCC
enjoy!
-g

Rayme · 05-16-2013, 10:11 AM

Hi guys, I couldn't find a proper / quick way to get the Pentosyn here, so I went with Pennzoil Synchromesh. I used that oil in a k20 honda in the past and a celica with very good results.

So far, I've put 200 KM on it and while the difference it not night and day (this transmission is great stock in my opinion) it does makes a difference. The shifter lands with less effort into each gear and I need lev "revs" when I double clutch when the box is still cold. I can litteraly go into any gear at any time without reminding myself if the car is warmed up or not..I like that.

The notchyness is still there in 2nd and 3rd but that's how this box is designed it seems. The main reason for me to change the fluid was because I drive in the winter and the stock fluid was totally crap, it wouldn't let me shift into 1st until I was completely stopped and sometimes wouldn't go come out of 1st and not even want to go into 2nd.

Linky

Total cost 45$ including taxes.

michaelahess · 06-08-2013, 08:48 PM

So I finally had time to order this, along with 3 gallons of Idemitsu 0w-20. Since I had to basically order from Autohaus, this was a good way to get free shipping while also getting a good oil.

Doing the fluid change on simple ramps shouldn't be too big a problem right? I don't have access to a lift. Need to go find a tube that will fit my funnel...

My driveway is slightly slanted as well, will that make a difference or is the fill hole centered pretty good?

roddy · 06-08-2013, 11:26 PM

You'll need to get the front and rear of the car fairly even, as the transmission needs to be filled to the bottom of the "fill" hole on level ground. Having the car up in the front only could lead to under/over filling, depending on how close the fill hole is to the center of the transmission. Too little, and you risk transmission damage. Too much will likely lead to leaks.

michaelahess · 06-09-2013, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roddy

You'll need to get the front and rear of the car fairly even, as the transmission needs to be filled to the bottom of the "fill" hole on level ground. Having the car up in the front only could lead to under/over filling, depending on how close the fill hole is to the center of the transmission. Too little, and you risk transmission damage. Too much will likely lead to leaks.

Cool, I'll have the car facing down the driveway and put it on the ramps, that will get it nearly level. Just fill to bottom of fill hole right? Thanks!

vgi · 06-09-2013, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawaiian

Gem:

since he promised to send his pentosin fill for uoa and now he switched to elf, any results yet on pentosin?

wootwoot · 06-09-2013, 04:35 PM

He switched off this stuff? Is there a thread about his new fill? He pushed this stuff so hard... I am amazed he is using something else.

Hawaiian · 06-09-2013, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wootwoot

He switched off this stuff? Is there a thread about his new fill? He pushed this stuff so hard... I am amazed he is using something else.

Scroll up.. same specs as petosin, just less expensive.

vgi · 06-10-2013, 05:44 PM

@Hawaiian well, since it looks like it's been replaced with Nissan MTF, what about the latter? would you pls ask gem about Nissan MTF and also uoa results on pentosin?

Bonburner · 06-26-2013, 12:00 AM

well the cheapest pricing i've found is from this thread from here: http://store.propartsusa.com/pentosi.../i-543929.aspx
almost the same price as the nissan that he mentioned

KpAtch3s · 06-26-2013, 03:08 AM

Just read this whole thread...I've been having grinding issues going into 6th recently. Usually seems to be under heavy load from 3rd or 4th gear.

Thinking about making the switch to pentosin in hopes of fixing this problem. Only 4.2k miles on the car!

ft_sjo · 06-26-2013, 04:24 AM

It'll make two-fifths of fuck'all difference. The issue isn't the oil, even though the placebo'ites will argue it to the death.

05-16-2013, 10:11 AM	#354
Rayme The Answer Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Mazda 2 Location: Moncton, NB Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 488 Thanked 661 Times in 315 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hi guys, I couldn't find a proper / quick way to get the Pentosyn here, so I went with Pennzoil Synchromesh. I used that oil in a k20 honda in the past and a celica with very good results. So far, I've put 200 KM on it and while the difference it not night and day (this transmission is great stock in my opinion) it does makes a difference. The shifter lands with less effort into each gear and I need lev "revs" when I double clutch when the box is still cold. I can litteraly go into any gear at any time without reminding myself if the car is warmed up or not..I like that. The notchyness is still there in 2nd and 3rd but that's how this box is designed it seems. The main reason for me to change the fluid was because I drive in the winter and the stock fluid was totally crap, it wouldn't let me shift into 1st until I was completely stopped and sometimes wouldn't go come out of 1st and not even want to go into 2nd. Linky Total cost 45$ including taxes. __________________ \| Roof wrap thread

06-08-2013, 08:48 PM	#355
michaelahess Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 GBS BRZ Lim, 2006 Dodge RAM MC Location: Wyoming Posts: 663 Thanks: 72 Thanked 148 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So I finally had time to order this, along with 3 gallons of Idemitsu 0w-20. Since I had to basically order from Autohaus, this was a good way to get free shipping while also getting a good oil. Doing the fluid change on simple ramps shouldn't be too big a problem right? I don't have access to a lift. Need to go find a tube that will fit my funnel... My driveway is slightly slanted as well, will that make a difference or is the fill hole centered pretty good? __________________ Mike's Car Journal

06-08-2013, 11:26 PM	#356
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) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You'll need to get the front and rear of the car fairly even, as the transmission needs to be filled to the bottom of the "fill" hole on level ground. Having the car up in the front only could lead to under/over filling, depending on how close the fill hole is to the center of the transmission. Too little, and you risk transmission damage. Too much will likely lead to leaks. __________________ no man with a good car needs to be justified...

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Staf00 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: SWP DZE Location: SoCal Posts: 31 Thanks: 12 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hmm yes, reference numbers do match...but $20.74 for a 5 pack just seems too cheap. Unless "5 PAC" doesn't mean 5 pack lol.

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wootwoot Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Cali Posts: 1,558 Thanks: 188 Thanked 462 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	He switched off this stuff? Is there a thread about his new fill? He pushed this stuff so hard... I am amazed he is using something else.

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vgi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: frs Location: nj Posts: 723 Thanks: 237 Thanked 348 Times in 232 Posts Mentioned: 58 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@Hawaiian well, since it looks like it's been replaced with Nissan MTF, what about the latter? would you pls ask gem about Nissan MTF and also uoa results on pentosin?

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KpAtch3s Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion F-RS Location: Florida Posts: 38 Thanks: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Just read this whole thread...I've been having grinding issues going into 6th recently. Usually seems to be under heavy load from 3rd or 4th gear. Thinking about making the switch to pentosin in hopes of fixing this problem. Only 4.2k miles on the car!

06-26-2013, 04:24 AM	#364
ft_sjo Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: GT86 Location: The Motherland Posts: 1,398 Thanks: 140 Thanked 473 Times in 271 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It'll make two-fifths of fuck'all difference. The issue isn't the oil, even though the placebo'ites will argue it to the death.

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