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Old 08-05-2020, 06:16 AM   #29
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Both are good but the syncromesh from amsoil is full synthetic so when things get hot and fast the oil will prevent the synchro from adequately slowing down the gear and you’ll get a crunch. This is in track/racing scenarios.

I like the 75-110 but I race on the 75-90
Thanks for the reply. The reason why I ask is because I also have a Honda S2000 which i believe to also have a Aisin transmission. I was able to use amsoil syncromesh in that hence I figured I can in the BRZ. From my reading, all syncromesh fluid (5-30) is lighter than 75-90 which is what our transmission specs.

In regards to the diff, why go lighter in track situations where temps are higher?
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Thanks for the reply. The reason why I ask is because I also have a Honda S2000 which i believe to also have a Aisin transmission. I was able to use amsoil syncromesh in that hence I figured I can in the BRZ. From my reading, all syncromesh fluid (5-30) is lighter than 75-90 which is what our transmission specs.

In regards to the diff, why go lighter in track situations where temps are higher?
The wear isn’t happening nor do I have a fancy lsd that needs thicker fluid, and thicker fluids can also contribute to higher temps. It wasn’t a ‘solution’ for me. On the advice of csg Mike and allowable by the T4 rules, I just installed the greddy diff cover so I’m looking forward to see how that improves the life of the diff fluid.
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Pentosin MTF2 (75w80, GL-4) in the Gearbox, Motul 300 (75w90) in the diff. NOT LSD oil. There are no clutch discs in there.
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Just wanted to ask if the motul 300 is still recommened on a boosted manual brz? Or would you guys recommend something else?

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Absolutely not in the Diff! Just about any synthetic 75-90 gear oil in the diff. I’m partial to amsoil and motul for Diff
Is this the stuff you use?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/PENNZOIL-...g-FP/744954333

It needs 3qts for transmission and 1qt for the diff right?

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Op, what do you do?

If just normal DD, any brand will do.
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Is this the stuff you use?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/PENNZOIL-...g-FP/744954333

It needs 3qts for transmission and 1qt for the diff right?

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Thats the stuff!

Its a bit over 2 for the trans but DO NOT use it in the diff! It is NOT for use with hypoid gears like a differential, please use a synthetic gl-5 75w-90 in the diff
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Its a bit over 2 for the trans but DO NOT use it in the diff! It is NOT for use with hypoid gears like a differential, please use a synthetic gl-5 75w-90 in the diff
Does the built in spout work or did you need a fluid transfer pump?

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Does the built in spout work or did you need a fluid transfer pump?

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For trans I use a funnel and tube, fill from above. Diff, I use a pump.
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I switched my tranny fluid out with MT-90 and found that it made some things better, and some things worst. On stock fluid, attempting to downshift from 5th to 4th aggressively at 3k+ rmps would lock me out 4th. Other than that, I found the stock fluid to be quite pleasant.

With Redline MT-90, upshifting to 3rd gear would result in a "clanking" sensation and noise, which did happen before, but much more rarely. Going from 1st to 2nd also is a bit more difficult if you shift sloppily, unless you mentally try and slot it in the gear in the perfect angle, then it is very smooth. However, the downshifting lockout issue has been fixed and overall shifts do feel a bit smoother, yet heavier if that makes sense.

I'm curious if others experienced similar results as me and do transmission break down and lose viscosity over time?
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Does the built in spout work or did you need a fluid transfer pump?

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I did my trans and diff a couple months ago using the built in spouts by crushing the bottles. A pump would have been easier, but not strictly necessary.
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Penzoil Synchromax seems to be the leader.

I've used redline MT oil in my 01 Outback 5-speed I bought with 80k on it. It helped with the shifting for sure. 1-2 had a little hitch in it that it eliminated. I never changed it and sold the car at 180k. Thinking back, I'll just go back to Redline. Not sure what flavor of gear oil it was, had a shop put it in.

Oxyg3n's comments concern me though, maybe Penzoil is the way to go. Don't see any issues mentioned.
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Thats the stuff!

Its a bit over 2 for the trans but DO NOT use it in the diff! It is NOT for use with hypoid gears like a differential, please use a synthetic gl-5 75w-90 in the diff
Is this also the same? looks different but seems to have the same parts number

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00...A2SNKCOWT2PS9P

Is it possible to mix this with MT-90? I still have some MT-90 left and hate to waste it. I recall seeing a few people mixing but can't seem to find the post anymore.
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Is this also the same? looks different but seems to have the same parts number

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00...A2SNKCOWT2PS9P

Is it possible to mix this with MT-90? I still have some MT-90 left and hate to waste it. I recall seeing a few people mixing but can't seem to find the post anymore.
That’s it. May have diff p/n because Canada. It’s perfectly fine to mix.
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