Which redline Oil to use??
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Are you sure? The local auto parts store stocks some redline but not MT90. I remember reading the bottles to find out which one to use instead.... I know one of them was for GL-5 (which I think was the 75w-90). I ended up getting MTL because it was rated GL-4.eric96ser said:
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I bought mt90 (which is gl-4) for my tranny. When I was doing research for what tranny fluid would be best, I just remember learning that gl-5 is bad for our synchronizers as a result of the addition of certain additives to improve gear protection. Just make sure that you use a gl-4 rated fluid if you worry about synchronizers. gl-5 provides better protection for gears though. I remember lots of people saying don't use mtl since its viscosity grade is not within the spec that the FSM recommends.
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i ran Mobil 1 synthetic 75w-90, which is a GL-5 oil. the car would grind when shifting into 1st at anything above 5mph without some serious rev matching. also, i blew up my tranny on an NA motor with this stuff in there. i would defintely recommend using the MT90, it is a lot better and makes the tranny shift A LOT better. it also smells like strawberries, instead of that nasty gear oil smell.
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where can I find this MT90 stuff and how much is it?
I have Mobil 1 in there now and I think its killing my car!!!
I have Mobil 1 in there now and I think its killing my car!!!
Check out the redline website at redline oil for a list of dealers. Should be about $8-9 a quart.SmoothDaddyFig said:
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If the car is a track whore or a big HP monster I would suggest 75W140. I hear this weight has saved many a tranny from breaking 3rd gear. Otherwise MTL is the way to go.
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you can get it from http://www.myoilshop.com for $7 a quart, and you can get a 10% discount by putting in dealer code 675421 . I'm getting a case of the oil myself. I'm also getting some other stuff like the wetter watter...autoxer7 said:
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is gear oil the same as manual transmission oil? i have 2 qt of some Castrol Syntec 75w90 "gear oil"...
i have that really really bad unwilling-to-go-into-1st problem and i want it cured =/
i have that really really bad unwilling-to-go-into-1st problem and i want it cured =/
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Yes, the transmission oil on www.myoilshop.com is gear oilLimited Slip said:
The MT-90 will work in your tranny...are you looking at www.myoilshop.com?:cool:
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i just bought the castrol syntehtic oil at the oreillys.
it seems as if, according to redline, gear oil is for the differential and the tranny oil is for gearbox =/
i dunno if i should pour this stuff in
it seems as if, according to redline, gear oil is for the differential and the tranny oil is for gearbox =/
i dunno if i should pour this stuff in
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hrm ill get some Redline MT then. but i dont know of any localplace tht acrries it and i dont want to have to wait for shipping from buying on interent
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What does the Castrol stuff say, GL-4 or GL-5? If its GL-4 you can probably use it untill you get the REDLINE stuff in the mail...it costs 6.30 a quart from www.myoilshop.com ...read up in my postings an find the dealer code you have to put in...Limited Slip said:
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hrm its gl5 and i just spent 15 bux on it
id get the MT but i dont wanna have to put up with billing and waiting for shipping and stuff :x
id get the MT but i dont wanna have to put up with billing and waiting for shipping and stuff :x
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