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Old 03-14-2009, 07:54 PM
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Manual Tranny fluid question

I wanted to switch to Synthetic Manual Transmission fluid, is this a good idea? I have heard that synthetic oil is bad for the Renesis, is this ok? Also how many and what type of fluid to buy?

I did this mod of my tC and I felt an immediate difference, just trying to see if this is a common mod. Thanks!
Old 03-14-2009, 07:58 PM
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whats tranny fluid got to do with our engine?
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Hahah oh god... This makes no sense
First off, synthetic oil being bad for a RENESIS is a misconception
Second off as cjkim stated, what does MTF have to do with our engines?
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I just mentioned it because I have read on here that synthetic oil will break down the apex seals over time...not sure if that is true but I saw it on here. That's why I asked and said that.
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Originally Posted by cLLcLe
Hahah oh god... This makes no sense
First off, synthetic oil being bad for a RENESIS is a misconception
Second off as cjkim stated, what does MTF have to do with our engines?
ok...let me make it simpler..what synthetic MTF should i use? I am asking for a recommendation
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there's plenty of information on the site by searching.
that said, i use redline with no problems.
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ok thank you...i read in the manual that it shows 1.8 quarts of "manual transmission oil" is this correct so 2 quarts of Redline MT-90?
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Originally Posted by rx808210
ok...let me make it simpler..what synthetic MTF should i use? I am asking for a recommendation

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expo1...thanks! thats the same stuff i used for my tC..just making sure..btw expo1 im from NJ too
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Originally Posted by rx808210
btw expo1 im from NJ too
You have my condolences.
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yea this state ****** sucks...
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