Need a real answer on transmision oil
Dec 20, 2004, 05:46 PM
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So basically, the Syncromesh is not GL-4 rated, which is what our car calls for and that is why I use and recommend MT-90.
That's what i'm thinking, but what about the MTL? It's about the same. MTL SAE 70W80 GL-4
Dec 20, 2004, 06:07 PM
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wrong... I had some RedLine 75w-90 put in the tranny after a clutch job. Shifted like crap. Switched to RedLine MT-90 and it shifts like butter.
The MT-90 has friction modifiers for the syncros, while the other stuff does not.
The MT-90 has friction modifiers for the syncros, while the other stuff does not.
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Dec 21, 2004, 08:12 PM
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The more i read the more smarter i become. ppssshhh
Reading has been known to cause brain rot, but only in the state of California. Anyway it beats crotch crickets any day.
Reading has been known to cause brain rot, but only in the state of California. Anyway it beats crotch crickets any day.
Dec 26, 2004, 08:36 PM
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I'm going with the Redline, i used it in my GVR4 and 90 Eclipse and didn't have any problems. Remember, you can only please 50% of the people 100% of the time.
Dec 27, 2004, 08:16 AM
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Well, I've had the MT-90 in the MR 6sp for about a week now, and I'm not really happy with it. While it did help things when the tranny is cold, it did not get me as smooth a shift as I had expected (based on my previous experience with MT-90 on the Celica). So, I'd recommend trying the synchromesh first.
Dec 27, 2004, 09:34 AM
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Zeus...Bench race... wow.. "engineer speak " as us "test monkeys" used to call it.
There are two main condsiderations here. Corrosion or oxidation and friction. The first condition occurs where you have two dissimilar metals separated by a fluid which then sets up electrolosis. The friction issue has to do with viscosity characteristics linked to film strength and molecule length. The Syncromesh is a hybrid mixture or magic juice concocted to ease specific deficiencies in particular applications. The DSM cars are mentioned along with the Chysler spec. and part number. I have had experience with factory service reps recommending such under the table kinds of "band aids" before and they usually work well. Any service tech who ventures out on their own will come under heavy flack when the factory dude comes by to investigate an onging service problem. Bottom line.. Thanks for the heads up Zeus... you da Man
There are two main condsiderations here. Corrosion or oxidation and friction. The first condition occurs where you have two dissimilar metals separated by a fluid which then sets up electrolosis. The friction issue has to do with viscosity characteristics linked to film strength and molecule length. The Syncromesh is a hybrid mixture or magic juice concocted to ease specific deficiencies in particular applications. The DSM cars are mentioned along with the Chysler spec. and part number. I have had experience with factory service reps recommending such under the table kinds of "band aids" before and they usually work well. Any service tech who ventures out on their own will come under heavy flack when the factory dude comes by to investigate an onging service problem. Bottom line.. Thanks for the heads up Zeus... you da Man
Dec 27, 2004, 01:05 PM
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wait before i go out to try MT-90 or BG synchroshift... are there any additives in either of those 2 that are bad for our tranny? I think earlier in this thread, someone said that Redline MT-90 is bad for our brass...
