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This needs more explanation on what you are asking.

I would mostly agree but the heavy oil could create a bigger drag in the bearings. I had a similar issue on a Jeep and it turned out to be a bad clutch pressure plate (on a new clutch). New oil in the trans did help the issue but the drag was still there. Mainly could not get into first gear...

[censored]... Mola was one of the best resources we had on these forums. I do hope he returns.

I'm going to suggest GM/AcDelco/Pennzoil Synchromesh. It's rated GL3 and it works fantastic in imports where a thinner oil like 75w-80 is specified. It is not synthetic but is known for great synchronizer performance. I've had better luck with this than RL MTL but YMMV.

ELF is a Total brand product, not sure of the history though.

At 35k I would let the dealer do the maintenance using the correct Nissan CVT fluid (they have like 5 different flavors). It's not that there aren't better fluids out there, I just wouldn't want to jeopardize the drive-train warranty.

FWIW I have had good luck with Brake Performance rotors (which are zinc coated) and OE Nissan (non-value line) pads. I like their drilled/slotted combo rotors and they have held up through two winters without rust showing up. Only starting to see rust rings now after the third winter season. I...

I think the most important thing is that it gets changed out at all. I think if you've ever had the trans fluid changed, you are doing better than 90% of auto owners at maintenance!

Originally Posted By: MolaKule What is it in ELF fluids that makes them better than Redline or anyone else? Nothing... just sought out the FF because I never had issues in the past and Nissan no longer offered it.

I finally did swap out the Nissan 75w-85 fluid with the ELF 75w-80. I have to say its been nearly 1,000 miles and I don't notice any difference to speak of in shift feel. I posted the UOA from the old fluid here: https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ub...tra#Post4745726

This is a UOA from a 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0L Running OEM Nissan MTF 75w-85 GL4 - Part no. 999MP-MTF00NP 178k on car, 34k on MTF Thanks!

But shockproof has so much calcium! How could it be bad? It's like Tums for the transmission... keeps that acid reflux at bay.

Originally Posted By: 440Magnum People that have to have a GL-5 due to hypoid gears sharing the same sump as the synchronizers are going to be, inherently, much more limited in fluid choices than people who don't have hypoid gears running in the same lubricant as the synchros. Hence the reason...

Originally Posted By: TriaxLubes It can be 1% synthetic and 99% mineral or 20% synthetic and 99% mineral. No way to tell. I'll take some of that 119% oil please!

Originally Posted By: racin4ds NSAIOC forums love the new(er) 75W90 NS from Redline, you just haven't looked hard enough! "Use 1 quart of heavy shockproof and the rest 75W90NS and it will be a totally different transmission" Is what I'm told from one of the gurus over there, so I just ordered...

Originally Posted By: Kamele0N http://www.ravenol.de/en/products/usage/d/Product/show/p/ravenol-mtf-1-sae-75w-85.html Unfortunately they don't give viscosity at 40C and 100C. I have asked emailed them and asked nicely but just got the same pdf emailed back as an answer.

Originally Posted By: racin4ds You guys think the syncromesh/MTL lubes would be a good idea in my '08 Subaru Legacy GT? its always been rather "notchy" and just not very smooth shifting overall. I changed it last summer to some Valvoline Syn 75W90 but not much change.. Many suggest going to...

Looking to start a list and conversation of GL-5 rated gear oils that may be suitable for manual transmissions containing hypoid differentials (i.e. Subarus). I'm specifically interested in choices lighter than 75w-90 (less than 14 cSt@100C and ideally less than 80 cSt@40C), as I'm thinking this...

Originally Posted By: Kira Go get one Subaru filter and stop torturing yourself. Am I overreacting? Are you over thinking? Lol priceless! Also this is my life (overthinking).

I'm not opposed to Redline, although I would go with the MTL or MT-85, just checking out what the dealer should have used, and learning a whole lot in the process! Thanks all!