Mr2gtracer
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1990 M/T fluid???
Hey all,
I'm finding that i'm starting to get a bit of grinding here and there when shifting, what gearbox fluid is everyone using that could solve this?
I've heard that good things about Redline Shockproof Lightweight and not so good things about Royal Purple......any suggestions?
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Re:1990 M/T fluid???
2013/02/13 10:02:04
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Na or manual
I've heard the shockproof is terrible
Either get new synchros
Or get mt90 by redline but keep in mind you can only use that
And when you do rebuild your gearbox it will be a pain to get off everything as it sticks to it like glue..
Also it will only help slight crunching
Best just get a rebuild
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Re:1990 M/T fluid???
2013/02/13 10:11:43
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Re:1990 M/T fluid???
2013/02/13 10:26:41
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Thanks red targa
I just assumed he was using the right stuff
I use caltex easy shift 75-90 gl4
So does mr2qik and he has a 300+rwkw build
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Re:1990 M/T fluid???
2013/02/13 10:29:29
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If you have the money use
Amsoil shockproof
75-90 way better then redline great oil
Have to order it online tho, and it's a gl4 :) goodluck
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Re:1990 M/T fluid???
2013/02/13 10:43:18
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Gatesys SW20
If you have the money use
Amsoil shockproof
75-90 way better then redline great oil
Have to order it online tho, and it's a gl4 :) goodluck
The Amsoil stuff is actually GL4 75W-90 product code MTG. Their US website that has the full specs: http://www.amsoil.com/sho...fstorefront%2fmtg.aspx
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Re:1990 M/T fluid???
2013/02/13 10:45:04
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Isn't that what I said? Ahah gl4 75-90?
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Re:1990 M/T fluid???
2013/02/13 11:23:26
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Amsoil ey..........
So how much is it? fully synth?
1990 SW20 GT 3S-GTE Targa 2001 Honda CBR600F4i 
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Re:1990 M/T fluid???
2013/02/13 13:36:20
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It's a manual E153 for a GT.
So much info!! cheers guys. I have no idea what's in it at the moment. The gearbox feels strong but sometimes crunches either when shifting into 2nd or reverse.
the car is going in for a major service shortly and i was looking at getting the gearbox sorted out as well.
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Re:1990 M/T fluid???
2013/02/15 10:02:35
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MRTurbo
Amsoil ey..........
So how much is it? fully synth?
The last lot I think I paid about $28 per quart bottle (946 ml) So you'll need 3 bottles, and have a bit left over for the next change. Yes, fully synth.
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Re:1990 M/T fluid???
2013/02/15 11:05:19
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Hi Reddtarga,
Please excuse my impertinence.
My reading of BGB shows 4.2 litres for E153 Transaxle ?
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Re:1990 M/T fluid???
2013/02/15 11:24:44
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Correct, the turbo box takes 4.2 liters.
I was thinking about my S54 that only takes 2.6 liters.
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Re:1990 M/T fluid???
2013/02/15 13:04:14
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Reddtarga
The last lot I think I paid about $28 per quart bottle (946 ml)
So you'll need 3 bottles, and have a bit left over for the next change.
Yes, fully synth.
Thanks! So how does it compare to other fluids you've used? I think my 3rd gear synchro is not the best...
1990 SW20 GT 3S-GTE Targa 2001 Honda CBR600F4i
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Re:1990 M/T fluid???
2013/02/15 13:22:51
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Reverse will crunch no matter what,
It dosnt have. Synchro
So you have to be practixly dead stopped to change into it without crunching also don't try and get into reverse like your changing gears at a racetrack, nice and easy into reverse
I've had three jap cars and all had that problem
Found out they didn't put synchros in the reverse gear.
Don't bother getting one synchro, it will be like 3-500$ just for the synchro
If you get it fixed
Have it fully rebuilt with strengthend synchros and bearings
If your going to bother, if not try amsoil good **** that stuff
Or caltex easy shift
Good luck
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Re:1990 M/T fluid???
2013/02/15 15:15:43
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anyone know wethere this amsoil stuff will clog up the box like the redline does
i have to change my oil soon cause of the nice Mechanical LSD i have so contemplating on the amsoil to see what its like
Ian whats your thoughts after using it?
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