trans oil??

YzGyz · 12-30-2014, 09:30 PM

Earlier today, I stopped at the local auto parts store. I planned on getting an off the shelf oil but they did not have any that was factory "rated" for my 2010 nismo.

What trans oil are you guys/gals using? How many quarts do I need?

I'm going to change my trans oil when I install my new clutch and fly.

YzGyz

Zoren 370 · 12-30-2014, 09:35 PM

Try this one:
I recommend you change your differential oil as well.

https://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_37...lm37v31a23fgi7

MJB · 12-30-2014, 10:21 PM

Any brand 75w-85 gear oil that is for GL-4 applications will work. A lot of people use Redline. The transmission holds 3qrts

Read T · 12-30-2014, 10:40 PM

I've had good luck with either a mix of Redline MTL and MT90 or Redline MT85. The MT85 takes less time to warm up.

I also ran MT90 in my S14 and was happy with it. In that car (maybe the Z?) a lower sulfur fluid was nicer to nissan's cheap synchros.

FL 4Motion · 12-30-2014, 10:43 PM

Redline mt85 here.

Read T · 12-30-2014, 10:48 PM

OP, your next question will be where to buy Redline Prodcuts. Either buy online or search Redline's website for a retailer near you. Some of the big chains (Autozone/Advance/OReily) may also carry some Redline products.

Not saying Redline is the best fluid, but I've had good luck with it.

Zoren 370 · 12-30-2014, 11:35 PM

Autozone/Advance/O Reily dont carry them. Best bet is Z1 or Redline website.

Read T · 12-30-2014, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Autozone/Advance/O Reily dont carry them. Best bet is Z1 or Redline website.

Autozone/Oreily carry a few Redline goodies (like water wetter).

YzGyz · 12-31-2014, 03:59 AM

I really did not want to order oil. GRR!!!!!! I might have to call around and see what to local part store carry.

I changed my rear differential oil 2 oil changes ago. There was some dark stuff coming out when I took out that plug. I'm changing my rear differential cover at the same time so old oil is going anyways. I think I got the Redline for the rear diff. It came with the diff kit from Z1.

YzGyz

Spooler · 12-31-2014, 01:32 PM

I use Amsoil MT fluid, 75w90, GL-4. It works well. I would not put a straight 85w or 90w oil because it will be very very stiff to shift in cold weather.

nis350 · 12-31-2014, 04:20 PM

Mine has the Neo brand fluid for both the trans and differential. Shifts quite well.

Read T · 12-31-2014, 04:24 PM

I'm sure there are some race shops that stock it in your area. Luckly I live in the heart of Nascar so there are oodles of speed shops haha.

YzGyz · 01-02-2015, 08:31 PM

I was going to work on the car this weekend but it's raining and a little chilly. I will do it next week if it's nicer. Now I have time so I'm going to order the stuff. I need to buy 3 of these correct?

Red Line (50504) MT-85 75W-85 GL-4 Manual Transmission and Transaxle Lubricant - 1 Quart

YzGyz

12-30-2014, 09:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 63	trans oil?? Earlier today, I stopped at the local auto parts store. I planned on getting an off the shelf oil but they did not have any that was factory "rated" for my 2010 nismo. What trans oil are you guys/gals using? How many quarts do I need? I'm going to change my trans oil when I install my new clutch and fly. YzGyz

12-30-2014, 10:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 41 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	Any brand 75w-85 gear oil that is for GL-4 applications will work. A lot of people use Redline. The transmission holds 3qrts __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

12-30-2014, 10:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	I've had good luck with either a mix of Redline MTL and MT90 or Redline MT85. The MT85 takes less time to warm up. I also ran MT90 in my S14 and was happy with it. In that car (maybe the Z?) a lower sulfur fluid was nicer to nissan's cheap synchros. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

12-30-2014, 10:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	OP, your next question will be where to buy Redline Prodcuts. Either buy online or search Redline's website for a retailer near you. Some of the big chains (Autozone/Advance/OReily) may also carry some Redline products. Not saying Redline is the best fluid, but I've had good luck with it. FL 4Motion likes this. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

12-31-2014, 04:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	I'm sure there are some race shops that stock it in your area. Luckly I live in the heart of Nascar so there are oodles of speed shops haha. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

12-30-2014, 09:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	Try this one: I recommend you change your differential oil as well. https://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_37...lm37v31a23fgi7

12-30-2014, 10:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701615	Redline mt85 here.

12-30-2014, 11:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	Autozone/Advance/O Reily dont carry them. Best bet is Z1 or Redline website.

12-31-2014, 03:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 63	I really did not want to order oil. GRR!!!!!! I might have to call around and see what to local part store carry. I changed my rear differential oil 2 oil changes ago. There was some dark stuff coming out when I took out that plug. I'm changing my rear differential cover at the same time so old oil is going anyways. I think I got the Redline for the rear diff. It came with the diff kit from Z1. YzGyz

12-31-2014, 01:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,830 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	I use Amsoil MT fluid, 75w90, GL-4. It works well. I would not put a straight 85w or 90w oil because it will be very very stiff to shift in cold weather.

12-31-2014, 04:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
nis350 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: socal Posts: 1,108 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13435	Mine has the Neo brand fluid for both the trans and differential. Shifts quite well.

01-02-2015, 08:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 63	I was going to work on the car this weekend but it's raining and a little chilly. I will do it next week if it's nicer. Now I have time so I'm going to order the stuff. I need to buy 3 of these correct? Red Line (50504) MT-85 75W-85 GL-4 Manual Transmission and Transaxle Lubricant - 1 Quart YzGyz

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