What transmission fluid are you using? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Chillz · 02-22-2013, 01:07 PM

Just wondering what MT transmission fluid most people here are using. Let me know if you want me to add any other options.

AZP Installs · 03-08-2013, 07:55 AM

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Hanakuso · 03-08-2013, 07:29 PM

Many here switched to Motul including myself. Once it's warmed up it's definitely smoother, but sometimes when it's cold it's almost impossible to downshift from 3rd to 2nd.

OrbitalEllipses · 03-08-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hanakuso

Many here switched to Motul including myself. Once it's warmed up it's definitely smoother, but sometimes when it's cold it's almost impossible to downshift from 3rd to 2nd.

I shouldn't have to double clutch to downshift when cold...is pentosin the only thing that helps COLD?

superpilun · 03-08-2013, 07:48 PM

Redline MT-85 is supposed to be similar to Pentosin with regards to shift quality when cold. Still waiting to see if anyone has tried it.

AZP Installs · 03-08-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

I shouldn't have to double clutch to downshift when cold...is pentosin the only thing that helps COLD?

We use this in NY/NJ where it's cold all winter. No such issues on any of our cars here and we've installed Motul Gear 300 in a lot of transmissions over the years.

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Hanakuso · 03-08-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

I shouldn't have to double clutch to downshift when cold...is pentosin the only thing that helps COLD?

Double clutching doesn't help. Even when I'm at a stop sometimes it won't go into 2nd, even tho 1st goes in.

AZP Installs · 03-08-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Hanakuso

Double clutching doesn't help. Even when I'm at a stop sometimes it won't go into 2nd, even tho 1st goes in.

I would have it looked at while it's still under warranty. Or change the fluid to stock and see if that makes a difference.

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Hanakuso · 03-08-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AZP Installs

I would have it looked at while it's still under warranty. Or change the fluid to stock and see if that makes a difference.

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Do you happen to know what is the factory fluid?

I'm pretty sure it's the Motul fluid. It never had this problem when I was on stock fluid. I ordered a lab kit and I'm planning on changing soon.

There's always the chance I over or under filled but I've done trans fluid quite a few times.

Dave-ROR · 03-08-2013, 10:40 PM

Torco mtf here

OrbitalEllipses · 03-08-2013, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hanakuso

Double clutching doesn't help. Even when I'm at a stop sometimes it won't go into 2nd, even tho 1st goes in.

I can't get into 2nd from 3rd unless I double clutch...so either you live somewhere colder or your box is screwier.

@AZP Installs I take it you were talking about Motul Gear 300?

Hanakuso · 03-09-2013, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

I can't get into 2nd from 3rd unless I double clutch...so either you live somewhere colder or your box is screwier.

@AZP Installs I take it you were talking about Motul Gear 300?

Actually tonight I tried to replicate the problem and it does go in when I double clutch. It's not cold here, I live in SoCal. Actually tonight was freezing. 55F

OrbitalEllipses · 03-09-2013, 01:29 AM

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AZP Installs · 03-09-2013, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanakuso

Do you happen to know what is the factory fluid?

I'm pretty sure it's the Motul fluid. It never had this problem when I was on stock fluid. I ordered a lab kit and I'm planning on changing soon.

There's always the chance I over or under filled but I've done trans fluid quite a few times.

You would need to get it from a dealer, I'm not sure what it is, even if you could get it outside of a dealer, it could be a different blend for "public" consumption.

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View Poll Results: What transmission fluid are you using?
Dealer Fluid	35	27.13%
Motul 300 75W90	39	30.23%
Redline MT-90 75W90	14	10.85%
Amsoil MTG 75W90	13	10.08%
Pentosin MTF2 75W80	28	21.71%
Voters: 129. You may not vote on this poll

02-22-2013, 01:07 PM	#1
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