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Want to change the lube in the 6 spd gearbox. Anyone have any recommendations? Anyone use or recommend Redline MTL or similar, or does everyone just go with the standard stuff?

Thanks,

-- Mike

 

check the manual, but i believe its a GL-4 type with weight of 75-90 OR 80-90. use nissan tanny fluid OR approved alternate. many here use Pennzoil, Amsoil, Motul.

 

i suggest searching and searching well on this topic...you'll find that the 6mt is really picky on certain transmission fluid. Some complaints on Redline and Royal Purple, usually on weather related depending on where you live.

I went with Amsoil and pretty happy with it. I live where i get cold winters and hot summers.

 

75-90! use redline or royal purple!

 

+1

I use redline 75w90.

 

Amsoil, lots of people have had issues with RP/redline during cold shifting

 

I say amsoil for the cold winter/hot summer climates. Not for all you fun and sun guys it doesn't get cold enough for you to notice but amsoil is def better in the extreme cold than rp!

 

where can i get this stuff? I live in SD. I'm searching on autozone website but cant find it.

 

i would like to add to this but i dont know !! lol

 

hey i just found some on amazon.com hahaha its about 9 bucks

 

stock oem nissan synthetic is 75-85 you will need 4 quarts and it takes 3 and 1/8th bottles but i ended up putting in 3.5 because i didnt drain each bottle all the way down

 

^ What he said.

2.9L or 3-1/8 US qt.

You want Nissan Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85

or

GL-4 75W-85 or 75W-90

 

i can get this at any dealership?

 

Would it be possible to use Castrol HYPOY C Gear Oil 80W-90 that exceeds API GL-5 for transmission and differential? Not sure, but I need to find out before I change the fluid out this weekend.