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11-07-2012, 12:50 AM | #1 |
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Motul gear 300 or Redline MT90?
I m trying to choose which one is better to use for transmission and differential.Motul or Redline?need some feedback from people who used them please.and this is my first time changing those fluid myself so just to confirm,there is no additive need to be added in right?and also,is the crush washer same size as the oil pan one?thx Last edited by BRZ NA; 11-07-2012 at 01:37 AM. |
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Definitely would avoid the Motul 300 for the trans(we aren't GL-5 rated), but it should be excellent in the diff(what I'm using). Make sure you just get the standard gear lube version though as we don't need the friction modifiers found in the LS version as we don't have a clutch diff.
For the trans I would(and I am) run Amsoil MTG. Proper GL-4 rated fluid that won't eat our syncros unlike what the dealer tried to sell me for a change. I tend to have a rather negative view of Redline as I feel they focus more on hitting the buzzwords than actually delivering a product. Read around, check bobtheoilguy.com, and get informed. I suspect you will come to similar conclusions. You also need to order all this crush washers/gaskets(the tranny uses two of the same): 2x M/T Fill plug gasket: 17008AA050 Rear Diff Fill plug gasket: 11126JB000 Rear Diff Drain plug gasket: 1215710010
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Yup, very good stuff with a long and established record.
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looks like most people would recommend use redline MT-90 for transmission and motul 300 for diff?
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Did you look into Redline MTL? I'm not sure if it's the correct oil for the gearbox on these cars or not, but if it is compatible, I'd highly recommend it, as it made a fantastic difference in cold weather shifting in some of my past cars.
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is there a specified amount that goes into the transmission and differential, or just fill until it starts coming out of the fill hole for each?
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http://www.motul.com/system/product_...pdf?1303320907 We have serviced a lot cars locally and have not needed to replace the washers. It couldn't hurt to have them, but it really wasn't necessary, so don't pull your hair out running around to get them if you don't want to. Last edited by No Limit Motorsport; 11-08-2012 at 07:55 AM. |
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There is a spec in the book, something like 2.2 liters for transmission and 1.3 for differential. That being said once you get to the fill spec, the oil starts to come out of the filler hole so you know you are done.
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11-09-2012, 11:07 PM | #14 |
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Only positives so far. The only thing I can say is that since it is a 75w90 you can notice the transmission shift smoother once it comes up to temp. That being said even cold it is better than the factory. Once up to temp I have no doubt it is offering excellent protection to the transmission internals.
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