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Old May 1, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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Tranny and Differential

Just Wondering what type of fluid to use for my transmission and differential, do they both require the same type? is synthetic an option?
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Old May 1, 2010 | 10:58 PM
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popular choice is Redline oils. MT90 for the trans. 75W90 for diff.
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Old May 1, 2010 | 11:43 PM
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get out owners manual.. it is in the glove box.

read glove box..

if you cant do that post again.. we will help you find it online..

beers
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Old May 2, 2010 | 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by swoope
get out owners manual.. it is in the glove box.

read glove box..

if you cant do that post again.. we will help you find it online..

beers
Have to drink beer first to read that glove box...
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Old May 2, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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Synthetic is perfectly acceptable.

This is the thread you want to read on the topic: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...t=transmission

I just went out yesterday and bought Amsoil Severe Gear GL-4 75W90 for the transmission and Red Line GL-5 75W90 for the differential.
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Old May 2, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by swoope
get out owners manual.. it is in the glove box.

read glove box..

if you cant do that post again.. we will help you find it online..

beers


Originally Posted by yiksing
Have to drink beer first to read that glove box...
pwnd
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Old May 2, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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thanks, ill try out redline, no manual when purchased car, got it used! thanks again
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Old May 2, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DisturbedOne87
no manual when purchased car, got it used!
Then download the manual here:
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/disp...=1122&x=47&y=1
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