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07-28-2022, 07:43 PM | #1 |
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Doing a trans/diff fluid change, are these oil good?
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I'm dong my trans/diff fluid soon and I'm getting amsoil. 2x https://www.amsoil.com/p/severe-gear...?code=SVGPK-EA for my diff 2x https://www.amsoil.com/p/manual-tran...?code=MTGPK-EA for my trans I just want to make sure these are compatible with the f86 platform and I'm good to go to buy these |
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Trans and diff can use the same oil. 75W-90 is more than okay, brand is up to your choice. AMSOIL is pricey, but they make quality products. |
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Some thing wrong with factory fill?
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Factory fill tends to keep the trans feeling notchy. Doing your LSD at the same time is just good practice and maintenance even though the manual states a "Check" at 30K miles. Switching to Motul, Amsoil, or Redline improves the feel and quality of both fluids. I switched them maybe 2 weeks after getting my BRZ with 13K miles and the difference when switching gears was improved compared with the factory fill. |
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You probably will need 3 quarts for the transmission.
My review here btw: https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127620 Edit: Damnit I necro-ed... |
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The bolded statement is a matter of contention. Yes it will function, but I think there are differences between the products listed. I forget what they are though lol.
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I think for daily use, Motul 75W-90 should be more than okay. For other applications, I would recommend using a more refined product. |
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I really didn't care for the motul trans oil and ditched it after a short time. I have been running redline MT-90 since I can get it anywhere, shifts nicer, and is a bit cheaper. I know other guys swear by Synchromesh for the same reasons.
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I'd have to check it out. I haven't really changed it since I got the vehicle with 13K Miles. It was an improvement from the OEM one and haven't had any issues ever since. I got about 5K miles until I change it again and I'll go with either Amsoil or Redline. My biggest grudge was a feeling of lack of leverage when shifting gears, which the Raceseng weighted knob took care off like a champ. |
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+1 on the Raceseng shift knob. Probably, dollar for dollar, the best single mod I’ve made to mine.
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