what is a good 75W-90 gear oil?

[Bill in Utah]

I found the same thing using the Amsoil.

The factory fill was better than the Mobil 1 gear oil I used. Then I put in the Amsoil and WOW, what a difference.

I'll prob go 100k on the Amsoil and I may try the Redline and report back.

It was interesting to see how the different brands of the same fluid/weight perform in such a simple transmission.

My 1986 Jetta received its FIRST and only transmission change @ 292k. It was still shifting perfectly when I changed it (felt bad for it) and I just put in some regular fluid.

It's still shifting fine around 350k...

Wish I knew what VW put in the transmission back then..

Bill

 

[webfors]

Amsoil's mtf was simply remarkable in my CRV. It was almost too smooth

I'm hoping to get the same results with my Subaru 5mt, but I hear they are a picky beast with respect to fluid.

The Gear300 in there now is great so there's no reason to change I suppose. I guess the smooth shifting characteristics of the Honda manual tranny with amsoil really stuck in my head

 

[Ursae_Majoris]

I'd stay away from GL5 MT fluids for Toyota transmission. Some GL5 eat yellow metals in Toyota and Nissan transmission. Stick with GL4.

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...071#Post1435071

Read the last two posts.

 

[ttvr4]

Redline 75w-90.

-ttvr4

 

[Huie83]

I use Mobil 1 75w-90LS, @ $9 a bottle it's hard to beat!

 

[Bill in Utah]

Originally Posted By: Huie83
I use Mobil 1 75w-90LS, @ $9 a bottle it's hard to beat!
Not in a transmission...

Disapointed in Mobil 1 gear lube

Bill

 

[chevrofreak]

Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
Originally Posted By: Huie83
I use Mobil 1 75w-90LS, @ $9 a bottle it's hard to beat!
Not in a transmission...

Disapointed in Mobil 1 gear lube

Bill


It won't be long before the usual suspects come along to tell you how stupid you are and how Mobil 1 of any flavor is the elixir of the gods.