Much smother shifting than the diaquen. Put it this way I wouldn't go back to the oem fluid. I pay about $13 a liter from a local shop. Here is there website to order from its $15 a L. there
http://www.motorspot.com/index1.html

 

Mostly every performance shop can get motul fluids. You ca save some money and get the oils in 5 liter containers

 

Have any of you guys tried the Amsoil?

http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/mtg.aspx

 

^^ yeah but I still like motul better thats just my oninion though.

 

ok I was just wondering, haven't heard it mentioned to much.

 

If I recall properly the MR 6 speed diaqueen is 75W-85 GL4, that would mean the viscocity of the oil you were using was 5 lower. So while your shifts would have been smoother than using the stock fluid, the lubricating property would have been lower than the stock fluid. That could lead to more friction and thus more heat = weaker gears.
Everyone needs to realize that a fluid that is friendlier to your synchros is less friendly to your gears and vice versa. The stock fluids are a great balance between smooth shifts and long gear life. If you were to use a gear oil with a higher viscocity than stock, it would lubricate your gears better but your synchros would have to work harder during shifts and you would thus have to shift slower to compensate.
What gear oil are you planning to use on the long run?

WarmPepsi: I'm stock except for a catback and already have 32Kmiles on my tranny. Still running strong ...

 

I am leaning heavily towards the NEO RHD, although that motul looks pretty good too.

 

yeah, but you probably drive the car daily.

i got the car feb 05, had 15k sept 05, i have just under 20k right now.

so in the last year, it's seen probably 9-10 events, at that rate, i'd take 30 events to get to 15k

thats all i was meanin by that.

 

I know what you meant WarmPepsi

 

I noticed the Motul 300 Gear lube says for use for gearboxes without limited slip systems, wouldn't that exclude us or am I mistaken?

 

Very well spoken DWP.
I was just about to type the same thing until I read your post

 

Then why do you recommend BG2?

 

"For all gearboxes and hypoid rear axles without limited slip systems."

 

So what is your suggestion for track days on your TRE 5 speed trannys Jon?

BTW, your tranny has restored my passion for the car again, thanks for the great work man. I'm using the pennzoil daily and it shifts like butta I definitely need something better for the track though.

 

Gotcha, reading comprehension ownz me. Wording is weird to me but I see it now.