kevster907

Hey everyone. Befor the title throws you off I've done my research and I'm just looking for verification with the information I've come across from threads created years ago.

So I just bought a 05 VIII 5spd w/ 82k mi and the transmission is quite notchy. I'm not too sure on the history of maintenance with her so I want to start with a clean bill of health so I'm getting all general maintenance taken care of first.

Engine Oil - Engine oil is basically what ever you prefer 10w-30. Mobil 1 like it says on the cap isn't the best

Oil filter - test have proven Amsoil or Royal Purple to be the best filters
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Drivetrain - For my 5spd, I understand I must use 75w-85 or 75w-90. Between all the brands out there, you either use OEM Mitsu fluid Dia Queen, or Amsoil, or Redline. Because there is no Mitsu Dealership or any known to me suppliers for Redline, and Amsoil is available locally, I've decided to go with Amsoil for everything. Just more convenient and great reviews.

So I'll need..
Transmission Fluid - 2.9qrt
Transfer Case -0.63qrts
Rear Differential - 0.58qrts
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So my shopping cart will look like..
For the Engine:
Amsoil Dominator 10w-30 Synthetic
Amsoil Oil Filter

For the transmission:
Amsoil "MTG" 75w-90 Manual Transmission & Transaxel Gear Lube (3qrts)


For the Tcase & Rear Diff:
Amsoil "SVG" 75w-90 Severe Gear (2qrts)



How does this all sound? Am I missing anything?

xXANCHORMONXx

iTrader: (15)

Here's my recommendation.

Engine, amsoil is good to go:
Transfer case oem diaqueen lsd fluid
Rear diff oem diaqueen lsd fluid
Transmission oem 75w-85 or motul 300v 75w-90

I get my oem stuff from jnztuning .com

Raptord

iTrader: (10)

I wouldn't put Dominator in a mostly street car/dd if you don't need it. I faintly remember Andy (Apagan01) mentioning that it doesn't have as good longer-term protection as other Amsoil oils since it's a race oil that's expected to be changed very often. The Amsoil ZROD would be a better alternative for you IMO.

TommiM

iTrader: (19)

Dominator has a decent amount of detergents. Looking at the UOA, it seems like it would be fine for a dd evo. I think it would be overkill though. 2 great more cost effective alternatives are Mobil1 0w40, or Rotella T6 5w40. Both of these oils work great if your on E85 as well.

Transfercase I would stick to oem diaqueen
Rear diff use oem diaqueen
Transmission, redline cocktail or Motul gear 300.