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About to change out all the fluids on my 08 Z MT the ones in question are Clutch Fluid, Transmission Fluid, and Differential Fluid. I was curious if anyone recommends one over the other. I have searched the FSM and found what they recommended which was all NISSAN fluid.
Transmission Fluid: Nissan MTF HQ Multi 75w-80 or APl GL-4 75w-85 4-6QTS
Diff Fluid: Nissan Diff Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80w-90 or APl GL-5 80w-90 ?QTS?
Clutch/Brake Fluid: Nissan Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT3 1 QT?
from searching I found MOTUL Transmission Fluid and ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid (not sure if the Blue Brake Fluid can be used for Clutch fluid as well most of the time Clutch and brake fluid go together. Looking to clarify this)
again I am trying to find out if there are any aftermarket fluids that are better or if I should go to the dealership and pick up all Nissan fluids for the job.
Also trying to found out how many qts of each are required. Thanks!
if this has all been stated before I apologize and must not have found it during my search.
About to change out all the fluids on my 08 Z MT the ones in question are Clutch Fluid, Transmission Fluid, and Differential Fluid. I was curious if anyone recommends one over the other. I have searched the FSM and found what they recommended which was all NISSAN fluid.
Transmission Fluid: Nissan MTF HQ Multi 75w-80 or APl GL-4 75w-85 4-6QTS
Diff Fluid: Nissan Diff Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80w-90 or APl GL-5 80w-90 ?QTS?
Clutch/Brake Fluid: Nissan Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT3 1 QT?
from searching I found MOTUL Transmission Fluid and ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid (not sure if the Blue Brake Fluid can be used for Clutch fluid as well most of the time Clutch and brake fluid go together. Looking to clarify this)
again I am trying to find out if there are any aftermarket fluids that are better or if I should go to the dealership and pick up all Nissan fluids for the job.
Also trying to found out how many qts of each are required. Thanks!
if this has all been stated before I apologize and must not have found it during my search.
All my friends and I user ATE Super Blue brake fluid in all our bikes, and I plan to change the fluid in my 350Z after a complete flush. If we can trust a front brake only deceleration from 160+ mph with a tiny tire footprint, I think it should work well with our braking systems. I may even switch the fluid in my F150 since the brakes get a workout towing the bikes.
I've read through the thread about changing diff / tranny fluid. I have went with Amsoil for the rear end and couldn't get an answer on tranny, but most said to stick w OEM Nissan GL-4 for 6mt so that's what I've been sticking with. Ive always used Amsoil XL synthetic for motor oil.
My race and street Zs use the same fluids: brake and clutch- ATS Super Blue or Gold 200 (which is the same as Super Blue without the blue dye) DOT 4 synthetic brake fluid, tranny- Redline MT85, diff- Motul 75W-140 synthetic.
I used Nissan MTF and not a problem. I used Amsoil in my diff and it grinds every time I start moving when it's cold (the griding goes away after 3 or 4 seconds). I'm going to change my diff back to Nissan before the winter weather sets in.
There's been some large threads on this topic and the general consensus is to stick with Nissan OEM fluids on pretty much everything.
For brake fluid I used MOTUL RBF600
I used the same fluid for my clutch.
For tranny I haven't done it yet because of the weather getting colder and darker faster but from what I've read i'll be buying OEM fluid in the spring.
For diff i'm not too concerned but I'll get Redline or whatever people are recommending (I haven't seen a more favorable diff fluid yet that ppl use yet)
Also i'd do a power steering fluid change since its easy. I believe its just ATF fluid if i remember correctly. ATF fluid change was 10 mins with the hand pump from harbor freight. Didn't notice anything different afterwards but at least i had a piece of mind!
also coolant flush is pretty simple. Takes a bit of time to bleed the system clear of air tho!
Redline Mt-85 is what I used in the transmission got 4 qts (needed a little over 3)
And used lucas 80w-90 needed 2 bottles
The pump I have didn't fit the redline bottle so I had to transfer it from that bottle to an empty lucas bottle, worked like a champ, just took a little extra time.
What Grade and type Oil Reg and Syn for Maryland Winter in my 05 350Z.I am not sure if I want to use Reg or Syn oil yet, What are my advantages with both?
What Grade and type Oil Reg and Syn for Maryland Winter in my 05 350Z.I am not sure if I want to use Reg or Syn oil yet, What are my advantages with both?
No real differences. Just make sure you use oil specifically designed for Maryland winter temps.
06-16-2013, 11:35 AM
Changing Fluids
