Hi all:
First post here. I am the original owner of a 1995 Nissan Maxima in excellent condition with only 65k miles. I figure it is time to change the MT oil as Nissan recommendations are at 60k as I recall. I believe it is a synchromesh transmission.
I am having a difficult time finding GL4 oil in 80-90 as specified by my factory service manual. I would prefer one of the major brand companies (I have no experience with Amsoil or Royal Purple for example). Pennzoil makes a synthetic 75-90 MT fluid but it is near impossible to find. Valvoline offers a "synchromesh" fluid. Finally Nissan offers a 75-85 MT fluid that they say will work but I'm concerned that it is only 85 and my understanding is that this reflects the upper temperature extremes (which is 86F compared to 104F according to the chart in my manual). Of all the choices, I think I would prefer the genuine Nissan oil, but is the 75-85 ok if the manual recommends 80-90? Other options?
Thanks
First post here. I am the original owner of a 1995 Nissan Maxima in excellent condition with only 65k miles. I figure it is time to change the MT oil as Nissan recommendations are at 60k as I recall. I believe it is a synchromesh transmission.
I am having a difficult time finding GL4 oil in 80-90 as specified by my factory service manual. I would prefer one of the major brand companies (I have no experience with Amsoil or Royal Purple for example). Pennzoil makes a synthetic 75-90 MT fluid but it is near impossible to find. Valvoline offers a "synchromesh" fluid. Finally Nissan offers a 75-85 MT fluid that they say will work but I'm concerned that it is only 85 and my understanding is that this reflects the upper temperature extremes (which is 86F compared to 104F according to the chart in my manual). Of all the choices, I think I would prefer the genuine Nissan oil, but is the 75-85 ok if the manual recommends 80-90? Other options?
Thanks