Manual transmission fluid change

TongMan · 05-31-2011, 12:47 PM

I was browsing through the owner's manual looking for how many quarts is needed to replace the manual transmission fluid, but the manual did not state how many. Anyone knows?

Also, do you guys recommend Amsoil Manual Transmission Fluid for our manual transmission?

Kingbaby · 05-31-2011, 12:54 PM

From what I've read, using the OEM/Nissan oil is best. Switching may results in harsh shifts/sticking...

What mileage are you at?

shadoquad · 05-31-2011, 01:03 PM

I agree with "Bruce Banner" over there lol

I'd stick with stock.

Kingbaby · 05-31-2011, 01:06 PM

nice! lmao

TongMan · 05-31-2011, 01:43 PM

I only have 8k miles on my Z. Still got a ways to go before changing out my MTF. I am changing out the MTF in my other car and was just curious about the capacity in our 370z's.

sammy · 06-01-2011, 11:28 AM

2 quarts, I chnaged to redline. They make one specific to our Z's. It's been very smooth, especially when running cold.

m4a1mustang · 06-01-2011, 11:39 AM

Redline is good stuff.

6MT · 06-01-2011, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingbaby

From what I've read, using the OEM/Nissan oil is best. Switching may results in harsh shifts/sticking...

What mileage are you at?

Pure Bovine Scatology! Nissan fluid is probably the worst stuff you could use. Red-Line, Amsoil, etc. are very good alternatives. I noticed better, smoother shifts when I changed mine to Red-Line.

wheee! · 06-01-2011, 12:11 PM

I second the motion. I used 6MT's recommendations and my car shifts better than ever....

TongMan · 06-01-2011, 04:18 PM

When should the MTF be changed? It's 30k miles or 3 years for my Civic.

tranceformer · 06-01-2011, 04:31 PM

I switched to Amsoil synthetic trans oil 75w90. No problems in the cold, heat, racing etc.

TongMan · 06-01-2011, 09:10 PM

Are these good for our 370z transmission:

djpathfinder · 06-01-2011, 09:52 PM

I used Redline. Doesn't hurt to switch to better stuff ASAP. Then go by the recommended change interval. You fill it with a pump until it starts leaking out. I think you end up using somewhere in the neighborhood of 3.5 quarts.

tranceformer · 06-01-2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TongMan

Are these good for our 370z transmission:

I just looked it up on the amsoil website. What you posted in the pic is TOO THIN, it's actually a 5w30. If you really want to use amsoil, use the 'synthetic manual and transaxle gear lube 75w90 API GL4"

TongMan · 06-02-2011, 01:45 AM

Ok. Thanks. I am using these for my Civic.

05-31-2011, 12:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	Manual transmission fluid change I was browsing through the owner's manual looking for how many quarts is needed to replace the manual transmission fluid, but the manual did not state how many. Anyone knows? Also, do you guys recommend Amsoil Manual Transmission Fluid for our manual transmission?

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tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 268	I switched to Amsoil synthetic trans oil 75w90. No problems in the cold, heat, racing etc. carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

06-01-2011, 09:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	I used Redline. Doesn't hurt to switch to better stuff ASAP. Then go by the recommended change interval. You fill it with a pump until it starts leaking out. I think you end up using somewhere in the neighborhood of 3.5 quarts. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD Last edited by djpathfinder; 06-01-2011 at 09:54 PM.

05-31-2011, 01:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	I agree with "Bruce Banner" over there lol I'd stick with stock.

05-31-2011, 01:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	I only have 8k miles on my Z. Still got a ways to go before changing out my MTF. I am changing out the MTF in my other car and was just curious about the capacity in our 370z's.

06-01-2011, 11:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
sammy Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 68 Drives: Carbon Silver 370Z Rep Power: 16	2 quarts, I chnaged to redline. They make one specific to our Z's. It's been very smooth, especially when running cold.

06-01-2011, 04:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	When should the MTF be changed? It's 30k miles or 3 years for my Civic.

06-01-2011, 09:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	Are these good for our 370z transmission:

06-02-2011, 01:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	Ok. Thanks. I am using these for my Civic.

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