what fluids? [Merged 6-7]

[candela]

i already got down what to use in my tranny, but what about the transfer case and diffs

 

[dsm4life]

mobil 1 10w-30 synthetic
dot3 or dot4
NGK plugs
synchomesh for tranny

couldnt have said it better myself. Also if you want to change a few more fluid (i would personally do it if you want everything fresh). Do the transfer case and rear diff.
Red Line 75W/90 Gear Oil (X-fer case, rear diff)
http://www.roadraceengineering.com/eclfluids.htm

 

[StreetSleeper34]

Agree!

 

[Royalty]

u guys are great

and as far as plugs

NGK BP7ERS? or BP6ERS ...something like that?

 

[BUCK]

Oil - any Multi Grade Syn - I run the thicker grade in Summer - lighter in Winter - buy the gallons at Wal Mart.

Brake Fluid - Castrol factory Spec - Fresh out of a new can

Clutch master Cylinder - Castrol factory Spec - Fresh out of a new can

Spark plugs - NGK

Tranny Fluid - I use Valvoline Multi Grade Non-Syn, it was the only Gear Oil I could find that mentioned the Factory GL-4 Spec on the label.

Fluid for the rear differential - Valvoline Syn

XFER case - Valvoline Syn

Power Steering - Valvoline Syn PS Fluid

Oil Filter - ONLY MITSU IF you run the POS Water to Oil Cooler - any brand with an Air to Oil Cooler Setup.

Brake Pads - Lifetime Stock

 

[dsm4life]

NGK BP7ERS- for when you are running nigher boost, BP6ERS for normal boost and driving.


Dont you love the type of service this web site provides

 

[Royalty]

Dont you love the type of service this web site provides

For real my local emergency room doesnt even move this fast.

You guys are the Shiznite!!

ATHF RULES :laugh:

 

[eclipse0508]

hope we answered some of your questions..........if you need anything else just post away!!!!!!!!!

 

[boostedinaz]

If you dont mind the money then go with Sycromesh for the tranny, a good DOT 4 for the clutch and brakes, make sure you get all the old crap out and put all new fluid in the lines, and Shock proof for the diff and X case.

I also use nothing but synthetic for the blinker fluid.

 

[Slipstream]

I also use nothing but synthetic for the blinker fluid.

I've use synthetic to lube my exhaust bearings as well.

 

[Royalty]

I also use nothing but synthetic for the blinker fluid.

I've use synthetic to lube my exhaust bearings as well.

Thanks guys. I'll make sure to get my headlight fluid from the same place you guys shop.

In all seriousness

and Shock proof for the diff and X case

what is shock proof?

 

[Twizzle]

Red Line ShockProof Gear Oil provides unequalled protection for high-performance differentials and transmission which are heavily loaded or which see shock-loading. This revolutionary lubricant is completely different from conventional lubricant technology in several ways. The viscosity characteristics are significantly improved. Gear teeth need high viscosity at high temperatures to prevent metal-to-metal contact and a low viscosity when cold to reduce fluid friction. The ShockProff chemistry significantly reduces the thinning effect of high temperatures, and can be rated as a 75W90, which means very little power loss for the protection achieved.

Red Line ShockProof Gear Oil has a 40% lower coefficient of friction and 250% of the load-carrying capacity compared to conventional gear oils, which means that metal-to-metal friction is greatly reduced providing much less wear and tear on your engine. Temperature reductions between 25 degrees-75 degrees are common in circle track, road racing, and off-road racing.

Red Line ShockProof Oil is designed for use in competition differentials and transmissions. It can also be used in conventional, limited slip or locker differentials.

<3 Google

and i vote to sticky this, mainly because its such a beneficial thread.. it answered exactly everything i was going to ask in the future

 

[ZenkaiRacerDsM]

How come no one recommended BG Synchroshift I or II for the tranny?

 

[headrec*]

I tried syncroshift 2 in my old car and I thought it kinda sucked for the money. I tried like 5 different fluids in a couple of different weights. My favorite was 85-145w valvoline synthetic (yes i didn't miss type that). The thicker weight seemed to cushion hard and fast shifts better and it made it a lot smoother down low (no notchyness).

Mobil 1 synthetic 10-30w
NGK BPR6ES for low boost BPR7ES for higher.
Brake fluid isn't really an issue. Just use dot 4 if you REALLY CARE.
Differential fluid I can't really speak on. I used red line shock proof and it seemed to work good so yeah.....

 

[Defiant]

It'll always be a debate.

Oil

Any modern oil. Synthetic if you enjoy getting rid of money. Or, conned.

Brake Fluid

DOT 4 for ABS

Spark plugs

NGK BPR6S

Tranny Fluid

Pennzoil Synchromesh

Fluid for the rear differential

Yeah, Redline shockproof has a great reputation.

 

[me612]

Man these threads always bug me. My friend and I tried throwing in that GM/Penzoil Synchromesh in our trannies, and it didn't do crap for either one of us. I thought our trannies would feel so much better afterwards because of all these threads we've read. Maybe we both have damn nice trannies or sumthin because we both felt no difference between that and the old Napa stuff I had in there. Next time around I'm throwing Red Line in the tranny and xfer case. I have the Red Line heavy duty shockproof gear oil in the rear diff, and I guess it's doing fine. Don't really know what kinda difference you could "feel" with that stuff, but I haven't broken anything so far so I guess that's a good sign.

 

[Defiant]

I tried throwing in that GM/Penzoil Synchromesh in our trannies, and it didn't do crap for either one of us. Next time around I'm throwing Red Line in the tranny and xfer case.

Good, let us know. I've yet to hear from someone who's tried more than one "premium" gear oil in the trans. I know on mine it made a very large difference in both the 1G and the 2G, so I've had no inclination to try the BG nor Redline nor any other.

 

[dsm4life]

How come no one recommended BG Synchroshift I or II for the tranny?

you say tomato i say tomotto. I use BG and love it. Im sure its not that much different then the other stuff. Try a seach people have argued this over and over again.

 

[Royalty]

i second the notion to sticky this post.

 

[me612]

Good, let us know. I've yet to hear from someone who's tried more than one "premium" gear oil in the trans. I know on mine it made a very large difference in both the 1G and the 2G, so I've had no inclination to try the BG nor Redline nor any other.

I'll post up the difference once I do it. I'm actually going to use a mixture of 2 different Redline fluids for the tranny and xfer case. There's a local shop in Minnesota called QPR that uses this reline mix quite often in DSM's they work on, and everyone boasts about how much they love it. Their site is www.qprinc.com. They use 2 quarts Redline MTL, and 1qt Redline MT90. Those 3 quarts should be just enough to fill the tranny and xfer case. But I am in Japan for a little bit here so it'll be like June until I'm finally home in Minneapolis and can do this. But I'll just post up a thread about it once I do it because this one will probably be long gone.

 

[SpeedFreak03]

i second the notion to sticky this post.

I "third" it , really tho this is a very informative thread IMO.

I agree with just about everything said here, and the conventional vs synthetic will NEVER die. But just to throw my opinion into the fire (why the hell not ), I personally think synthetic isn't worth the price.

For example, my mom saw a 1-2MPG difference when we switched her from valvoline 5W-30 (pretty sure it was valvoline but one of those conventional oils) to royal purple 5W-30 (99 honda accord EX 4cyl). So your call I guess for engine oil.

But as far as tranny fluid goes, I think you should give synchromesh a try, and see if you notice a difference. If you don't see a difference, then just put the good ol' conventional back in, and if you do, well, keep using it!

 

[BUCK]

We get this Thread AT LEAST once a week - there's no reason to sticky it whatsoever.... :thumbdown

 

[ZenkaiRacerDsM]

Most people are just going to run what they want anyways. I know I will.

 

[SpeedFreak03]

We get this Thread AT LEAST once a week - there's no reason to sticky it whatsoever.... :thumbdown

Yeah I guess your right. Maybe not sticky this thread, but maybe a mod could make some type of compilation of popular oils (from this thread) and sticky it? That would also cut down on how many threads people create about this topic.

 

[Royalty]

Help!

I went to NAPA, advance and auto zone. None of them have (or even heard of) Shockproof or Pennzoil Synchromesh

I know roadrace sells them but a local store would be best, any ideas?

 

[amp9211]

I found it at O'Reilly Auto Parts. $4.50 per quart.