tranny oil
tranny oil
It's time for me to change my transmission oil.
What are you guys using?
Should I just get the stuff from the dealer?
What are you guys using?
Should I just get the stuff from the dealer?
Re: tranny oil
MTF if you want dealer stuff
Any grinds or issues with trans, or is it just time for a change?
I personally run only Amsoil myself.
Any grinds or issues with trans, or is it just time for a change?
I personally run only Amsoil myself.
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Re: tranny oil
I am a long time Amsoil user as well, no complaints.
Last week I was in need of tranny fluid, my amsoil guy didn't have any in stock and I was forced to try Redline MTL.
It might be my imagination but the tranny seems to shift smoother with the Redline in it.
Last week I was in need of tranny fluid, my amsoil guy didn't have any in stock and I was forced to try Redline MTL.
It might be my imagination but the tranny seems to shift smoother with the Redline in it.
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I've never had a single issue with 9+ years of Redline use. slick and smooth as can be on track too. Currently trying TORCO for the heck of it, but I'd never hesitate to go with Redline.
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How often do you change your fluid?Erik95LS wrote:I've never had a single issue with 9+ years of Redline use. slick and smooth as can be on track too. Currently trying TORCO for the heck of it, but I'd never hesitate to go with Redline.
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I used to about once a year-year.5 I will now change every other oil change or so, but I'm not putting the miles on it that I used to.
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If you plan to track the car then Honda MTF is not recommended. In addition to the options mentioned above, the following are good MTF's:
-GM Synchromesh FM
-Torco MTF
-GM Synchromesh FM
-Torco MTF
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where can I get the said above fluids?coolhandluke wrote:If you plan to track the car then Honda MTF is not recommended. In addition to the options mentioned above, the following are good MTF's:
-GM Synchromesh FM
-Torco MTF
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Synchromesh can be purchased at your local GM or online. Torco MTF can be bought from an Expo sponsor or online. Every now and then Amazon dones a deal on a case. I can't find that deal at the moment.
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Re: tranny oil
Was GM syncromesh recently discontinued? Or did it go through a name change?
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it's still available. It's now "grape scented"
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I have used redline MTL in other sports cars.
It's rated at 70w80, I believe. Is this the important aspect that must be considered? Or, it doesn't matter what brand as long it's declared manual transmission fluid?
I don't have any issues with the trans; just way over due.
It's rated at 70w80, I believe. Is this the important aspect that must be considered? Or, it doesn't matter what brand as long it's declared manual transmission fluid?
I don't have any issues with the trans; just way over due.
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Anyone ever used Red Line Light Weight ShockProof Gear Oil?
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cheezthis wrote:I had bad luck with redline years ago. When I drained it, it was foaming up a lot and shifting pretty rough. Maybe I had a bad batch, but I've been using honda mtf since. I just change it often and have no issues.
I have never had a problem with Honda MTF either, and I change it every other oil change.
Here is what Mr. Spoon says on MTF and Oil
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I did too. My LSD clutches started to howl like mad. I quickly changed back to Honda MTF but the LSD never was the same.cheezthis wrote:I had bad luck with redline years ago. When I drained it, it was foaming up a lot and shifting pretty rough. Maybe I had a bad batch, but I've been using honda mtf since. I just change it often and have no issues.
Chit-head at Alamo dint add the Redline friction modifier even after i told him twice that ITRs had a limited slip.
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I thought the FM was more of an issue with clutch type LSD's?
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ITRs don't have clutch LSDs unless you had an aftermarket one.98 CW ITR 322 wrote:I did too. My LSD clutches started to howl like mad. I quickly changed back to Honda MTF but the LSD never was the same.cheezthis wrote:I had bad luck with redline years ago. When I drained it, it was foaming up a lot and shifting pretty rough. Maybe I had a bad batch, but I've been using honda mtf since. I just change it often and have no issues.
Chit-head at Alamo dint add the Redline friction modifier even after i told him twice that ITRs had a limited slip.
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Erik95LS wrote:ITRs don't have clutch LSDs unless you had an aftermarket one.98 CW ITR 322 wrote:I did too. My LSD clutches started to howl like mad. I quickly changed back to Honda MTF but the LSD never was the same.cheezthis wrote:I had bad luck with redline years ago. When I drained it, it was foaming up a lot and shifting pretty rough. Maybe I had a bad batch, but I've been using honda mtf since. I just change it often and have no issues.
Chit-head at Alamo dint add the Redline friction modifier even after i told him twice that ITRs had a limited slip.
Whaa no clutch?? lol
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Re: tranny oil
Tonight I took 309 for heR maiden voyage with my first time trying Amsoil MTF....and it was butter. This was much better than the first time out with the GM Syncromesh
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Doespike wrote:Tonight I took 309 for heR maiden voyage with my first time trying Amsoil MTF....and it was butter. This was much better than the first time out with the GM Syncromesh
I switched to Amsoil MTF in 97 #322, and was very happy with it... not a big fan of that GM stuff tho
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So, the honda MTF is good with our LSDs, or do we need to supplement with an additive.
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Honda MTF has additives. No need.Tommy Boy wrote:So, the honda MTF is good with our LSDs, or do we need to supplement with an additive.