What fluid to run in tranny?

[MadrussianSVT]

I'm replacing clutch in my FWD 97 tsi, what is the best fluid to run in there? Car is pushing near 300.

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[gusu]

A lot of people use synchromesh. I've used it, royal purple, and Mobil 1 (currently using it) I honestly haven't noticed a difference.

 

[BrokenTsi]

Lately, I've been a big fan of straight redline lightweight shockproof.

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[TJCTalon]

Mt-90 ftw

 

[GsXdSmKingGsX]

I use the proven. Royal Purple or Mobil 1.

 

[Boomdeeze]

2 MT-90's with one MTL

 

[Dsmkauai]

Forget all that stuff use the best. Evo mr fluid, hit up jacks trans for a good price on what you need. It's the best recommended for mitsu trans.

 

[DSMTyson]

Mt 90

 

[Dsmkauai]

You can find it here Jacks Transmissions LLC — Genuine OEM Mitsubishi Trans Fluid.

 

[Boomdeeze]

If you search the site, you will find tons of threads about which fluid to use in your transmission. Read up on a few and choose whichever you feel comfortable.

 

[talonDSMerr]

I also use the OEM Mitsu fluid for the Evo MR from Jacks. Great stuff.

^^Good advice above, most the fluids listed here are good. Do some searching and you'll find reviews for each and from there, you'll be able to make up your mind.

 

[bertrenolds]

If you bothered to search you would find that a cheaper solution is to get penzoil syncromesh which is $7.69 a Qt vs $15 for MT-90 which I normally get but since I am swaping a tranny I'm gonna go the cheap route the first time just incase the tranny is shot. People have used syncromesh without any problems.

 

[Boomdeeze]

If you bothered to search you would find that a cheaper solution is to get penzoil syncromesh which is $7.69 a Qt vs $15 for MT-90 which I normally get but since I am swaping a tranny I'm gonna go the cheap route the first time just incase the tranny is shot. People have used syncromesh without any problems.

I actually used Pennzoil syncromesh in my stock tranny before I got the TRE and had no issues. Syncromesh is a good product and cost effective.

 

[this_tsi_8urV8]

Synchromesh is too thin for use in DSM trans. If you speak to Jon at TRE he too will advice against synchromesh. He recommends Redline.
I used Mobil and sucked. Seems to "die" quick. Trans gets notchy quick, 2-3 months. I prefer AMS Oil GL-4. Now I'm going to mix AMS GL-4 and REdline Light weight.

 

[Boomdeeze]

Synchromesh is too thin for use in DSM trans. If you speak to Jon at TRE he too will advice against synchromesh. He recommends Redline.
I used Mobil and sucked. Seems to "die" quick. Trans gets notchy quick, 2-3 months. I prefer AMS Oil GL-4. Now I'm going to mix AMS GL-4 and REdline Light weight.

I heard from a bird that the lightweight is not exactly make for the transmission. Im pretty sure John at TRE told me not to use the lightweight but rather use the MT-90 and mix in one MTL if wanted.

 

[this_tsi_8urV8]

Shockproof is not GL-4 rated, it is intended for differentials/transfercases. I have never tried MTL or MT-90. This next fluid change will be the first time I will try AMS oil and Redline lighweight. I change my fluids 2x a year anyways.

 

[95eclipser]

Get it from here. Have both daiqueen and MT-90

Redline MT-90 $11.49

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Diaqueeen $95.55

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I run MT-90


Drew.

 

[goodbuds]

wow nice price... thx

 

[estoyaqui30]

Red Line MT-90 as per Shep Trans

 

[MadrussianSVT]

Good info, thanks to all of you. What would be a good fluid to run that I can get locally, like from local napa, pep boys and such? I can't wait long so I can't order that stuff over the net.


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[BrokenTsi]

Run the Coastal gear oil from Autozone. Its cheap, and it actually works pretty good. I've taken transmissions apart that have been running that fluid for many years, and everything looked pretty good.

 

[sugarfree]

my trans in my 2g gsx shifts much better after switching to penzoil synchromesh, just my 2 cents

 

[agentorange313]

cant believe someone made another thread like this


OEM DIAQEEN (either one will work). OEM FTW

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Its what I use for trannys, even had a problem, I love both, the 75w85 is the better of the two, but both will work.

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

In short - Whatever you want. Everyone has their own preference and you'll never get a correct answer on oil choices.

I hear spit works fairly well as lubrication. This is from experience.

 

[gusu]

Synchromesh is too thin for use in DSM trans. If you speak to Jon at TRE he too will advice against synchromesh. He recommends Redline.
I used Mobil and sucked. Seems to "die" quick. Trans gets notchy quick, 2-3 months. I prefer AMS Oil GL-4. Now I'm going to mix AMS GL-4 and REdline Light weight.

Really? I've had mine in my car for about 16,000 miles now and it still shifts smooth as the day I got it back from Lucas. I'm probably going to change it sometime this week just to play safe. I'd rather spend the few dollars for the bottle than not change it.