Best Tranny and Diff fluids
For the SR20 crowd, Redline MT90 is king for manual trans fluid. Since the G35 has the same GL-4 fluid requirement, then I'd stick with the Redline or OEM. I remember that the GL-5 has different additives that tear up the copper syncros.
FSM states tranny takes 3-1/8 qt. So buy accordingly. It also says to replace the gaskets in the drain and filler plugs.
For the diff, FSM states 3 pt of GL-5 (which is about 1.5 qts.)
FSM states tranny takes 3-1/8 qt. So buy accordingly. It also says to replace the gaskets in the drain and filler plugs.
For the diff, FSM states 3 pt of GL-5 (which is about 1.5 qts.)
Last edited by LoSt180; Jun 17, 2011 at 10:00 AM.
While I don't really see the problem, the FSM states API GL-4 for the trans and API GL-5 (SAE 80) for the diff gear oil. Figure there's 'some' reason for the difference. Rear takes 3 pts (1.5qt) and GL5 is readily available at most auto stores, it's the GL4 that's a pain to find. I've ordered Redline MT90 from summitracing.com in the past.
Section I'm referencing is MA-10 "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS"
Section I'm referencing is MA-10 "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS"
Last edited by LoSt180; Jun 17, 2011 at 09:58 AM.
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For the differential....... most of the oils are good. But for transmission use only OEM Nissan.......... other more advanced oils have a tendancy to eat up the synchros in our cars(bronze synchros) ...... that what i read some where here........
While I don't really see the problem, the FSM states API GL-4 for the trans and API GL-5 (SAE 80) for the diff gear oil. Figure there's 'some' reason for the difference. Rear only take 3 pts and GL5 is readily available at most auto stores, it's the GL4 that's a pain to find. I've ordered Redline MT90 from summitracing.com in the past.
Section I'm referencing is MA-10 "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS"
Section I'm referencing is MA-10 "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS"
What could I buy instead?
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For the differential, you can put in most of the brands(with limited slip, it's been long so don't quote me on this) available out here ........ i for one used the Lucas.
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Yes and sorry for the late response.
I used to have to dbl clutch on OEM stuff from 1st-2nd gear until the gearbox warmed up, ridiculous. No more dbl clutching needed since using Amsoil. Still a little notchy when cold, but nothing like it was with OEM.
I used to have to dbl clutch on OEM stuff from 1st-2nd gear until the gearbox warmed up, ridiculous. No more dbl clutching needed since using Amsoil. Still a little notchy when cold, but nothing like it was with OEM.
If anyone is looking to purchase Amsoil products here is a very useful link that will let you know which product is used for which fluid and also how much of it you will need.
http://www.amsoil.com/mygarage/vehic...+L&metric=True
http://www.amsoil.com/mygarage/vehic...+L&metric=True
