I was going to post this in one of the existing tranny oil threads, but I felt that these results warranted some kind of headline......

I changed my tranny oil about a year ago, using Redline synthetic MT90, as per the book, and using 'Gord96BRG's tips.
Very smooth, but not much change from stock 'feel'.

I read about mixing 50% Redline MT90 (90 weight) with 50% Redline MTL (75W80), but dismissed it as hype, after all, you are just mixing two types of synthetic gear oil, with relatively close viscosities......how much difference can that make?

Decided to try it anyway, for the Canadian winter, might ease the gluey feeling at 'minus' temperatures.

The results were AMAZING.

100% better shifting, as in -
-50% less effort between gears,
-no hesitation as the synchros mesh,
-not even a hint of grind from 1 to 2,
-and the best part - a definite 'snick-snick' action just like I remember from Miatas!

I will empty it out in the spring, and check the amount of magnetic 'fluff' on the magnetic plug as a wear indication, but I think I am hooked, it would be hard to go back to straight MT90! :D

S

 

Hmmmmm.....interesting......

 

Wow, great info. Is some of this because it's winter and super cold where you're at? Do you think I would see similar a dramatic difference in Los Angeles?

 

BTW, where did you READ about mixing? I would like to read it.

 

Some threads form the lubrication forum, it's a popular proposal amongst 'oil geeks'.

Thread 1

Thread 2

Thread 3

S

 

Real good read. Thanks.

Sounds like climate IS a factor. Maybe I'll go completely MT90 or 1/3 MTL mix for the trans, since I'm in LA.

 

Stealth, thanks for the report and formula. I noted this in my project book and when I get around to taking the car out from storage next spring I'll swap to the fluid you mention.

Charles

 

Is this too good to be true? I have the bottles ready but haven't had the chance to install them. Ah! What should I do?

 

Dude, Comma you love the word Comma, don't you , Comma. Comma, Comma.....

http://www.nopistons.com/forums/index.php?...02&f=11&t=51636

 

Uhm. I was hoping for an, update, is there, any updates......?
If so......
A: when will it be....?
B: how long must,we,wait,?,....

AMAZING!!!,,,....

 

I guess I am missing the 'comma' joke.....

I will have a report in the spring, bit soon to check for wear yet, it's only been in three days.

S

 

What's, to miss.... You post without ever using a period, and when you do decide to actually end a sentence, it looks like this....... One period will do you know. See that wasn't so hard was it?

Learn to use some sentence structure, or I will continue to rattle, your cage,,,.... :p

 

One period will do, you know?

 

abbid, was that a question or a statement?

 

Of all the crap I have seen ppl get harrassed for, not using a period hasnt been one of them. HaHaHa, damn fd3, who the hell cares? lmao...................
Hijack some dudes thread to talk about proper grammar. That is just to funny. (try using TWO spaces after a period before starting a new sentance f3d.............if you wnat to be Mr. Grammar........................................... .................................................. .................................................. ...........................................) lmao

 

OK, back on the subject of "100% better shifting". I believe that my first transmission failure was due to a grind. I was shifting into second and got that normal grind, but it was I little worse. When I let off the clutch it just popped and literally wouldn't come out of gear. Did I just have all of the bad luck or should some other people at least use this to reduce the grinding? I haven't had a chance to try this, but it seems to me that even a small casual grind will do damage in the long run.

 

http://www.penny-arcade.com/view.php...04-11-03&res=l

 

That link is hilarious.

I agree there is no point in criticizing StealthTL. He is helping us out with information. There is nothing negative there.

 

No offense but you live in one of the worst shitholes on the face of this earth right smack down the middle of nowhere in Louisiana. Just kidding.