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AudiLai1
12-09-2008, 11:08 AM
What do you guys consider the best for gear oil?
*Manual Transmission*

What do you guys use for your car?
Weapon_R
12-09-2008, 11:10 AM
Redline
BlackArcher101
12-09-2008, 11:10 AM
Heard good things about Motul
AudiLai1
12-09-2008, 11:12 AM
Where do you purchase the Motul or Redline?
Weapon_R
12-09-2008, 11:14 AM
You can get Redline at Mopac
Supa Dexta
12-09-2008, 01:36 PM
redline heavy shockproof here.
CausalInfluence
12-09-2008, 02:29 PM
I third Redline. You can get it at mopac aswell
buh_buh
12-09-2008, 02:30 PM
Amsol MTF for my car but Redline for the diff
n1zm0
12-09-2008, 02:38 PM
redline MT 90, but make sure you choose specific to your manufacturer specs :thumbsup:

ahh gear oil, in the top 3 of the most eccentric smelling automobile fluids.
97'Scort
12-09-2008, 02:39 PM
Redline for sure.
Sorath
12-09-2008, 02:41 PM
i usually use redline.
94boosted
12-09-2008, 03:00 PM
Motul FTW
rc2002
12-09-2008, 03:03 PM
+1 for OEM fluid.
dimi
12-10-2008, 12:56 AM
The one that is replaced frequently. I used OEM Honda MTF and it works well.

Refer to it as Manual Transmission Fluid. Gear Oil usually suggests the differential fluid.
rp_guy
12-10-2008, 01:29 AM
i had updated Honda MTF and it worked better than what came in the car

then i switched to GM synchromesh FM and it's working well too (my 2nd grinds on cold days)

the honda stuff is cheap, about $5 a bottle, GM synchromesh (no fm) is $7, and FM is $15
403ep3
12-10-2008, 02:06 AM
GM synchromesh here
Impreza
12-10-2008, 02:58 AM
Swapped over from OEM MTF to Amsoil and very happy with the results. For my diff, I have been using Mobil1.
GQBalla
12-10-2008, 09:59 AM
Originally posted by rp_guy


the honda stuff is cheap, about $5 a bottle, GM synchromesh (no fm) is $7, and FM is $15

really?
the dealerships charge 10 bucks a bootle for Honda MTF
alloroc
12-10-2008, 10:45 AM
Subaru Extra S

Look it up.
89s1
12-10-2008, 10:47 AM
I'd say the best is redline as well.

That being said, I use OEM Honda in my transmissions. Also, GQ is right. I think i paid between 9 and 10 for the bottles.
Gibson
12-10-2008, 02:39 PM
You can buy Synchromesh from any GM dealer right?

I called Parts Source and the guy told me they didn't have any, not even the rebranded AC Delco stuff.
rp_guy
12-10-2008, 03:36 PM
Originally posted by Gibson
You can buy Synchromesh from any GM dealer right?

I called Parts Source and the guy told me they didn't have any, not even the rebranded AC Delco stuff.

no, only certain ones have it (at least in edmonton)

ask for this:
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/rp_guy/10954509.jpg

and not this:
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/rp_guy/89021808.jpg

well actually i bought both, i was too cheap to buy another bottle of FM so i mixed the last 0.2L of regular (and those bottles are both canadian part #'s)