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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 09:16 PM
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Hi everyone. I recently purchased a 2007 350Z will only 48,000km on the clock. I previously had a 300ZX which I loved but had WAY too many problems with - one of which was synchro issue. I took it to Z-Shop and they put some Redline gear oil in it and it made a HUGE difference.

My question therefore is, should I put Redline in my new 350Z? The gear change is ok but is a little bit clunky - especially changing from 1st to 2nd under heavy acceleration.
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 09:18 PM
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I run redline and have had no issues. I was surprised to learn that redline was only marginally more expensive than OEM.
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Old Oct 22, 2015 | 07:16 AM
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Use Redline MT85 in your Z33 gearbox. It's a high temp synthetic lubricant with enough friction engineered in for the syncros. Viscosity matches factory recommendations.
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Old Oct 22, 2015 | 07:26 AM
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redline
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Old Oct 22, 2015 | 08:23 AM
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Hey I've been debating this too!
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 11:47 AM
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Thanks for the responses. Sounds like Redline is the way to go. Cheers
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 11:59 AM
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Late to the party... REDLINE
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 02:43 PM
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I'M Going To Go WITH Motul next week. Too many threads who hated redline
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Old Oct 24, 2015 | 09:00 AM
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Redline made me grind 2nd, 4th and 5th--every time. Switched to Amsoil MTG. Haven't had a single grind since.
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