Manual trans fluid
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Manual trans fluid
I just got around to putting fluids in my car. So I topped off the transmission with M1 75w-90... It didn't even cross my mind until after I was cleaning up, but I checked the back of the label and it is GL5. I went back to Pepboys and they do not stock GL4.
Any thoughts, I see that Royal Purple is both GL4 and GL5 compatible.
I have been reading that some people say the GL5 will eat away the yellow metals in the tranny, then other people say that new formulas will not eat away the yellow metals.
Any one have any links or additional information.
Thank you.
Any thoughts, I see that Royal Purple is both GL4 and GL5 compatible.
I have been reading that some people say the GL5 will eat away the yellow metals in the tranny, then other people say that new formulas will not eat away the yellow metals.
Any one have any links or additional information.
Thank you.
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Use OEM. I really wanted to use name brand fluids but I changed my mind after reading this:
https://my350z.com/forum/vq35hr/4087...rinds-5th.html
My new Z came with motul trans (or some other) fluid but it sux and my shifting is crappy. I changed my old Z's MTF with OEM and I was completely happy with it. I'll do the same for my new Z.
https://my350z.com/forum/vq35hr/4087...rinds-5th.html
My new Z came with motul trans (or some other) fluid but it sux and my shifting is crappy. I changed my old Z's MTF with OEM and I was completely happy with it. I'll do the same for my new Z.
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Amsoil and call it good
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Use OEM. I really wanted to use name brand fluids but I changed my mind after reading this:
https://my350z.com/forum/vq35hr/4087...rinds-5th.html
My new Z came with motul trans (or some other) fluid but it sux and my shifting is crappy. I changed my old Z's MTF with OEM and I was completely happy with it. I'll do the same for my new Z.
https://my350z.com/forum/vq35hr/4087...rinds-5th.html
My new Z came with motul trans (or some other) fluid but it sux and my shifting is crappy. I changed my old Z's MTF with OEM and I was completely happy with it. I'll do the same for my new Z.
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Amsoil is great in the Spring, Summer, and Autumn. But in the Winter, its not going to be as smooth till you've been driving for a bit and the fluid warms up. The 1-2 shift will be very notchy or grind if you try to force it, when first starting out. Solution = double clutch it into 2nd or rev a lil higher then you normally would and slip it into 3rd. OEM fluid is the most trouble free for our trans, but I do not drive my car after October so no worry for me. I like the longer change interval and better basestock of Amsoil.
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Sorry, I posted that I was using motul trans fluid. I'm not.
It's actually redline in there and it sux. I mean, it seems to work ok when the tranny gets hot. I imagine that would be great for long track runs but OEM is MUCH better for just driving the Z.
I say go OEM if you drive your car a lot. Moreover, the Nissan MTF should be ok for track use as long as you change it frequently (before and/or after track days depending on what you do exactly).
It's actually redline in there and it sux. I mean, it seems to work ok when the tranny gets hot. I imagine that would be great for long track runs but OEM is MUCH better for just driving the Z.
I say go OEM if you drive your car a lot. Moreover, the Nissan MTF should be ok for track use as long as you change it frequently (before and/or after track days depending on what you do exactly).