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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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Whats the best tranmission fluid?

my transmission hasn't been shifting smoothly lately and i don't know if the pervious owner ever changed the tranmission fluid.

i was just wondering what tranmission fluid do you all recommend?

i have heard good things about red line but then i have also heard bad things like synthetic transmission fluid is bad for the internal parts of the transmission. which do you all recommend.
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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also what is the differnce in gl4 transmission fluid and gl5?
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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Read this: https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/change-tranny-oil-19006/
I changed mine to RedLine MT90 for tranny and 75W90 for rear diff about 100 miles ago. I hope it's good stuff but I did not notice any difference from before and after like others are saying.

As far as GL4 vs GL5 I am no expert but I think GL4 lacks Sulfur that might damage synchro. Here is a qoute from the RedLine website on MT90: "Safe for brass synchros, as it lacks the reactive sulfurs found in most GL-5 oils that cause damage"

While you are changing that change the rear diff too. On my car the rear diff was much more dirtier than tranny.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 08:36 AM
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Some GL-5 are ok but for peace of mind, get some Redline MT-90.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 09:14 AM
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Im no expert ether but I have used Royal Purple’s Synchromax, RedLine MT90 and Eneos 75w-90 transmission fluids, and the one I like is Eneos.
Here is BHR's Blackstone Oil Test of Eneos 75w-90 Transmission Oil
http://blackhaloracing.com/technical...abs-eneos-uoa/
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 10:14 AM
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thanks for the info good stuff.
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