Transmission Fluid question
01-10-2008, 06:35 AM
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Transmission Fluid question
Ok, so I've read several threads on changing the transmission fluid. I've decided to go with Redline Oil, and all of the threads suggest mixing the MTL (70W80) and the MT-90 (75W90) oils together, to yield a weight closer to the 75W85 weight our transmissions use.
My question is this... is it really necessary to mix the two oils together? I'm asking because I figure that the MT-90 fluid, which is 75W90 should be good enough by itself.
Thanks.
My question is this... is it really necessary to mix the two oils together? I'm asking because I figure that the MT-90 fluid, which is 75W90 should be good enough by itself.
Thanks.
01-11-2008, 07:02 AM
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Sorry, guys.
I called Redline. They stongly suggest mixing the MTL and the MT-90 together. It won't EXACTLY blend to the 75W85 that the transmission requires, but it's very close. They said that I can get away with using the MT-90 by itself, but it's better to be as close to the required weight, as possible.
That being said, I'm gonna blend the MTL and MT-90 oils together.
I called Redline. They stongly suggest mixing the MTL and the MT-90 together. It won't EXACTLY blend to the 75W85 that the transmission requires, but it's very close. They said that I can get away with using the MT-90 by itself, but it's better to be as close to the required weight, as possible.
That being said, I'm gonna blend the MTL and MT-90 oils together.
Last edited by dmroberson; 01-11-2008 at 07:11 AM.
03-03-2008, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by LaoSiFu
Sorry I don't have my manual anymore but how many quarts does our transmission take? Also did you mix 50/50?
~Robert
~Robert
3 1/8 qts I like Royal Purple straight 75 weight, meets or exceeds OEM standards, says so on the bottles. About $10.00 a qt.
Last edited by 350ZTheStandard; 03-03-2008 at 11:22 PM.
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03-04-2008, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by dmroberson
Ok, so I've read several threads on changing the transmission fluid. I've decided to go with Redline Oil, and all of the threads suggest mixing the MTL (70W80) and the MT-90 (75W90) oils together, to yield a weight closer to the 75W85 weight our transmissions use.
My question is this... is it really necessary to mix the two oils together? I'm asking because I figure that the MT-90 fluid, which is 75W90 should be good enough by itself.
Thanks.
My question is this... is it really necessary to mix the two oils together? I'm asking because I figure that the MT-90 fluid, which is 75W90 should be good enough by itself.
Thanks.
03-04-2008, 06:16 PM
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Why dose Royal Purple Suck?
I went to three diff. places looking for Redline oil, No one carrys it, Pep Boys- No, Orileys- No, Auto Zone- No!
Who has this on Stock, I have a day off tomarrow and i want to do it already... I really dont want to order it!
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I went to three diff. places looking for Redline oil, No one carrys it, Pep Boys- No, Orileys- No, Auto Zone- No!
Who has this on Stock, I have a day off tomarrow and i want to do it already... I really dont want to order it!
--Help
03-04-2008, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SpeedRcr
ive ran royal purple, motul, and oem nissan fluid...the oem nissan is synthetic and held up just as well as motul...royal purple sucks
Originally Posted by Rowlett
AhhHaa!
Found it, Check Redline web site and do a search under the "Dealers" Section....Just an FYI
Found it, Check Redline web site and do a search under the "Dealers" Section....Just an FYI
03-05-2008, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 350ZTheStandard
Just don't let em tell you the world is flat, you might believe em again..
j/k..
I couldn't find any concrete evidence that RP was bad, but assumed there was some truth to it, if several people said it.
03-05-2008, 08:09 PM
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amsoil reformulated their tranny fluid and you can run it straight in the 350z, no mixing.
http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/mtg.aspx
Performance Features
• Reduces friction, heat and wear
• Superior high temperature stability
• Resists heat, oxidation, acid build-up and varnish
• Lasts two times longer than conventional petroleum oils
• Improves cold weather shifting
Applications
Recommended for synchronized manual transmissions and transaxles that require 75W-85, 75W-90 or 80W-90 viscosities and any of the following performance specifications: API GL-4 and MT-1, ZF TE-ML 02B, 16A, 17A and 19A, Chrysler MS-9070, MAN 341 ML. Recommended for use in NV 4500 transmissions, and replaces GM part #12346190 and Chrysler part #4874459.
Meets GL-4 performance specifications required by some models of Acura, Hyundai, Infiniti, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hino Mitsubishi-Fuso, and Zetor. Ideal for muscle car transmissions such as Muncie, Borg Warner, Saginaw, Ford Toploader, Dearborn and New Process. Also recommended for Gear Vendors Gear Splitters.
http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/mtg.aspx
Performance Features
• Reduces friction, heat and wear
• Superior high temperature stability
• Resists heat, oxidation, acid build-up and varnish
• Lasts two times longer than conventional petroleum oils
• Improves cold weather shifting
Applications
Recommended for synchronized manual transmissions and transaxles that require 75W-85, 75W-90 or 80W-90 viscosities and any of the following performance specifications: API GL-4 and MT-1, ZF TE-ML 02B, 16A, 17A and 19A, Chrysler MS-9070, MAN 341 ML. Recommended for use in NV 4500 transmissions, and replaces GM part #12346190 and Chrysler part #4874459.
Meets GL-4 performance specifications required by some models of Acura, Hyundai, Infiniti, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hino Mitsubishi-Fuso, and Zetor. Ideal for muscle car transmissions such as Muncie, Borg Warner, Saginaw, Ford Toploader, Dearborn and New Process. Also recommended for Gear Vendors Gear Splitters.
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03-06-2008, 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by undrgnd
One size fits all? They didn't reformulate it, the bottle still says 75W-90. You sound like an AMSOIL dealer.
