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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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Im due to ch change my tranny fluid......it grinds a little bit but only when im at the track and i slamm second gear....and even if that it does it rarely....any recomendations on tranny fluid? heard motul and redline was good? feedback? thanks in advance?
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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I too need a change.....
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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50/50 mix of Redline MTL and MT90 gets the required viscocity Nissan recommends. I've had it in my syncro gearboxes for years and am very satisified.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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just remember....
Do not use GL5 transmission fluid. It will damage the synchros in the Nissan 350Z and Infiniti G35 transmissions. You need GL4 fluid.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by dkmura
50/50 mix of Redline MTL and MT90 gets the required viscocity Nissan recommends. I've had it in my syncro gearboxes for years and am very satisified.
i heard alot of good things about mt90 its neccessary to mix?
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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motul gear 300 being used here, recommended to me by sharif.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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I changed mine out last year with AMSOIL fluid. Smoother than stock.
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