Transmission fluid? which one

cjwsrt6 · 05-06-2015, 07:23 AM

Yes, i did search, no I dont have much time. I was really hoping someone could help me quick. Last autocross I had after the 6th run the fluid started to get hot and the clutch would go to the floor with little feedback, I did check my reservoir and there is crap in there. I do not have a motul dealer around me to get the motul 300. Does anyone know of a good replacement? Ive read some people getting theres changed at nissan with GTR fluid under warranty, can someone elaborate on how they had this done? If not is there anything I can get at a local orileys or parts store that anyone would recommend.
btw it is a 2013 sport, I'm sure the csc will fail but is not covered under warranty.

Chuck33079 · 05-06-2015, 09:33 AM

You would be better off ordering a bottle of Motul RBF600 for the clutch fluid. GTR fluid is nothing special. And if there's crap in the cylinder the csc is on its way out.

jwick · 05-06-2015, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cjwsrt6

Yes, i did search, no I dont have much time. I was really hoping someone could help me quick. Last autocross I had after the 6th run the fluid started to get hot and the clutch would go to the floor with little feedback, I did check my reservoir and there is crap in there. I do not have a motul dealer around me to get the motul 300. Does anyone know of a good replacement? Ive read some people getting theres changed at nissan with GTR fluid under warranty, can someone elaborate on how they had this done? If not is there anything I can get at a local orileys or parts store that anyone would recommend.
btw it is a 2013 sport, I'm sure the csc will fail but is not covered under warranty.

I had my CSC replaced under warranty. Why do you think it wouldn't be covered?

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

You would be better off ordering a bottle of Motul RBF600 for the clutch fluid. GTR fluid is nothing special. And if there's crap in the cylinder the csc is on its way out.

^^^THIS^^^

cjwsrt6 · 05-06-2015, 10:15 AM

The few posts I've seen say it wouldn't be covered. The throw out bearing is singing as well as crap in the fluid at 25000 miles, guess I'll take it in and see if they'll do it.. any tips?

jwick · 05-06-2015, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cjwsrt6

The few posts I've seen say it wouldn't be covered. The throw out bearing is singing as well as crap in the fluid at 25000 miles, guess I'll take it in and see if they'll do it.. any tips?

Do your homework and find the service bulletin. My service manager referred to there being one when I had mine replaced but that was 2010 and the Infiniti dealership. From some of the nightmares I've read on here apparently the Infiniti dealership is more willing to work with you on warranty repair....That is until you heavily modify your car with something like adding a turbo.

What mods do you have?

cjwsrt6 · 05-06-2015, 10:29 AM

Only thing I've got done is cat-back exhaust, sway bar and shocks.

jwick · 05-06-2015, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cjwsrt6

Only thing I've got done is cat-back exhaust, sway bar and shocks.

There's no reason they shouldn't warranty the CSC if it fails. How is the reputation of the dealer you will be taking it too?

Oh and definitely leave out the part about you were autocrossing when you describe the issue.

JARblue · 05-06-2015, 11:15 AM

What kind of fluid are we talking about here?

Title of the thread is transmission fluid - for MT, I recommend Redline MT-85

Clutch pedal hitting the floor has nothing to do with transmission fluid. But seems like Chuck and jwick have you on the right track: Motul RBF600 fluid and get ready for CSC failure. Buy ZSpeed's heavy duty version or Z1's external slave kit

cjwsrt6 · 05-06-2015, 11:26 AM

They will never know I race the car trust me..
I think the fluid got hot and that was why the pedal went stiff to the floor, it still came up but was stiff and had little play

Elmo370z · 05-06-2015, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cjwsrt6

Yes, i did search, no I dont have much time. I was really hoping someone could help me quick. Last autocross I had after the 6th run the fluid started to get hot and the clutch would go to the floor with little feedback, I did check my reservoir and there is crap in there. I do not have a motul dealer around me to get the motul 300. Does anyone know of a good replacement? Ive read some people getting theres changed at nissan with GTR fluid under warranty, can someone elaborate on how they had this done? If not is there anything I can get at a local orileys or parts store that anyone would recommend.
btw it is a 2013 sport, I'm sure the csc will fail but is not covered under warranty.

I have motul transmission fluid for sale.

The BlueMax · 05-07-2015, 12:19 PM

First of all the clutch reservoir is way too small for anything other than street driving. I use a turkey baster to remove the fluid on a regular basis and there is usually a little bit of dark matter at the bottom and I wipe it out and refill. I have been doing this since I got my car (2010) good preventative maintenance, quick and easy, I even do my brake fluid, never letting the fluid change color.

DEpointfive0 · 05-07-2015, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cjwsrt6

They will never know I race the car trust me..
I think the fluid got hot and that was why the pedal went stiff to the floor, it still came up but was stiff and had little play

The same way the guy who owned that Prius thought Toyota would never know that he was pressing the gas and brake at the same time

05-06-2015, 07:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
cjwsrt6 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 452 Drives: 2005 crossfire Srt6 Rep Power: 11	Transmission fluid? which one Yes, i did search, no I dont have much time. I was really hoping someone could help me quick. Last autocross I had after the 6th run the fluid started to get hot and the clutch would go to the floor with little feedback, I did check my reservoir and there is crap in there. I do not have a motul dealer around me to get the motul 300. Does anyone know of a good replacement? Ive read some people getting theres changed at nissan with GTR fluid under warranty, can someone elaborate on how they had this done? If not is there anything I can get at a local orileys or parts store that anyone would recommend. btw it is a 2013 sport, I'm sure the csc will fail but is not covered under warranty.

05-06-2015, 09:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	You would be better off ordering a bottle of Motul RBF600 for the clutch fluid. GTR fluid is nothing special. And if there's crap in the cylinder the csc is on its way out. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-06-2015, 11:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	What kind of fluid are we talking about here? Title of the thread is transmission fluid - for MT, I recommend Redline MT-85 Clutch pedal hitting the floor has nothing to do with transmission fluid. But seems like Chuck and jwick have you on the right track: Motul RBF600 fluid and get ready for CSC failure. Buy ZSpeed's heavy duty version or Z1's external slave kit __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-07-2015, 12:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
The BlueMax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 337 Drives: 09 370/97 T/A 01 ZRX Rep Power: 25	First of all the clutch reservoir is way too small for anything other than street driving. I use a turkey baster to remove the fluid on a regular basis and there is usually a little bit of dark matter at the bottom and I wipe it out and refill. I have been doing this since I got my car (2010) good preventative maintenance, quick and easy, I even do my brake fluid, never letting the fluid change color. __________________ The Blue Max

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05-06-2015, 10:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
cjwsrt6 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 452 Drives: 2005 crossfire Srt6 Rep Power: 11	The few posts I've seen say it wouldn't be covered. The throw out bearing is singing as well as crap in the fluid at 25000 miles, guess I'll take it in and see if they'll do it.. any tips?

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cjwsrt6 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 452 Drives: 2005 crossfire Srt6 Rep Power: 11	Only thing I've got done is cat-back exhaust, sway bar and shocks.

05-06-2015, 11:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
cjwsrt6 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 452 Drives: 2005 crossfire Srt6 Rep Power: 11	They will never know I race the car trust me.. I think the fluid got hot and that was why the pedal went stiff to the floor, it still came up but was stiff and had little play