Clint's findings on 6MT tranny fluid - Page 13

**Turninconcepts.com** · 04-12-2008, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goblin

Thanks !
That would mean that they didn't even touch the tranny fluid when they changed the clutch. Then the guy looked me in the eye and said "yes of course, we changed it". Really professional...
I guess my next question is who can I trust to service my car in the future (NY-Queens area)

Yourself.

There's two places that work on the TiC cars. TiC and P&L.

Pearson II · 04-20-2008, 07:31 PM

Is this a sticky? If it isn't MODS should make it one!

stiubie · 04-28-2008, 01:24 PM

I tried to go to Motul's web site to look at their oil selection and it seems they are more interested in flash websites than selling oil. None-the-less I was unable to get any info nor was North America or the US an option to select.

Thanks for all the great info - I am at 3900 miles and I am going to go with the Gear 300.

As for the rear diff, someone above mentioned using the Motul Gear FF instead of the PA-90 because it met the correct specifications. Does anyone have any information on this?

***Draco-REX*** · 04-28-2008, 01:48 PM

Got a can of this in my garage:

Can't wait to put it into both my cars. A friend of mine has already used some and he's very happy with it.

gosu · 04-30-2008, 02:28 AM

just changed my oil w/ gear300! Seems to shift a lot smoother and a smidge easier to get into reverse. The real challenge will be track day this weekend!

Also did rear differential with pa90

Am I the only one who likes the smell of gear oil

jays05 · 04-30-2008, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gosu

Am I the only one who likes the smell of gear oil

Yes..

4banger · 04-30-2008, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gosu

Am I the only one who likes the smell of gear oil

No!!!

**Turninconcepts.com** · 05-02-2008, 02:07 PM

I can't stand it. I walked into the shop this this past Tuesday after doing a trans and diff fluid change on Saturday and trans removal on Monday and could smell nothing but gear oil. I almost turned around and went home.

Tony

kursplat · 05-03-2008, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

I can't stand it. I walked into the shop this this past Tuesday after doing a trans and diff fluid change on Saturday and trans removal on Monday and could smell nothing but gear oil. I almost turned around and went home.

Tony

with hangover = 10x worse

Engmus · 05-03-2008, 09:06 PM

I swapped out to the Motul 300V today from Amsoil SVG.

I'll give a report after I get some driving under my belt about the two.

I did a complete swap on both dropped the pan and cleaned the magnet under-neath.

It should be interesting.

1loudsti · 05-03-2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Engmus

I swapped out to the Motul 300V today from Amsoil SVG.

I'll give a report after I get some driving under my belt about the two.

I did a complete swap on both dropped the pan and cleaned the magnet under-neath.

It should be interesting.

let us know...i know me for sure! im running SVG right now and i still get a small grind shifting hard into 5th..i dont know if you have the same problem or not but if you do (did) please let me know if the fluid swap cures it!

gosu · 05-04-2008, 01:09 PM

Just got done with track yesterday. Gear 300 is awesome. Smoother crisp shifts/down shifts, all the way compared to stock fluid

Engmus · 05-04-2008, 08:05 PM

Got probably 60 miles today on the Gear 300 vs the SVG.

The SVG had 15-20k on it, I gotta say that the gear 300 does seem better. This could be impart to the fresh fluid.

On my 04 Transmission, I have zero grinds, 80,800 miles and its been babied just about all of them.

I also have the kartboy SS with all bushings down.

1st to 2nd was previously "knotchy" is the best way to describe it, its less knotchy, third to sixth are as smooth if not more then before.

Reverse does engage easier.

I think 300 Gear is as far as you can take a 75w90 GL5 oil for our cars at present time.

If the fluid stays this good, I will continue to use the motul in place of the SVG from amsoil.

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 05-05-2008, 02:01 PM

Just got a 6speed on my WRX. Drove around 200 miles on it since sunday, and I'm using the Motul 300 fluid in the box and the r.diff. It works well for me, no grinding, and pretty good shifting all the time.

bdpakaknox · 05-06-2008, 11:12 AM

I switched to the 300 a couple weeks ago.
If anything its slightly harder to get everything into gear. Everything feels stiffer.
Didnt help me get into first easier in the mornings like id hope aswell.
Gota say not horribly impressed.

Think ill try Extra S next time.

04-20-2008, 07:31 PM	#182
Pearson II STI Driver Car: 07 STI BABY!!! Fav Mod: Driving School Location: VA Posts: 241 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (15)	Re: Clint's findings on 6MT tranny fluid Is this a sticky? If it isn't MODS should make it one!

04-28-2008, 01:24 PM	#183
stiubie Lurker Car: Urban Grey 2007 STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Fayeteville, AR Posts: 3 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clint's findings on 6MT tranny fluid I tried to go to Motul's web site to look at their oil selection and it seems they are more interested in flash websites than selling oil. None-the-less I was unable to get any info nor was North America or the US an option to select. Thanks for all the great info - I am at 3900 miles and I am going to go with the Gear 300. As for the rear diff, someone above mentioned using the Motul Gear FF instead of the PA-90 because it met the correct specifications. Does anyone have any information on this?

04-28-2008, 01:48 PM	#184
*Draco-REX* Black Dragon STI Car: 07 OBP STi 03WRB WRX Fav Mod: My whole suspension Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,782 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clint's findings on 6MT tranny fluid Got a can of this in my garage: Can't wait to put it into both my cars. A friend of mine has already used some and he's very happy with it.

04-30-2008, 02:28 AM	#185
gosu STI Driver Car: 07 WRX STi Fav Mod: Tires and Brakes! Location: AZ Posts: 201 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Clint's findings on 6MT tranny fluid just changed my oil w/ gear300! Seems to shift a lot smoother and a smidge easier to get into reverse. The real challenge will be track day this weekend! Also did rear differential with pa90 Am I the only one who likes the smell of gear oil

05-02-2008, 02:07 PM	#188
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,503 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (54)	Re: Clint's findings on 6MT tranny fluid I can't stand it. I walked into the shop this this past Tuesday after doing a trans and diff fluid change on Saturday and trans removal on Monday and could smell nothing but gear oil. I almost turned around and went home. Tony

05-03-2008, 09:06 PM	#190
Engmus Junior STI Driver Car: WRB, 04, WRX STi Posts: 63 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clint's findings on 6MT tranny fluid I swapped out to the Motul 300V today from Amsoil SVG. I'll give a report after I get some driving under my belt about the two. I did a complete swap on both dropped the pan and cleaned the magnet under-neath. It should be interesting.

05-04-2008, 01:09 PM	#192
gosu STI Driver Car: 07 WRX STi Fav Mod: Tires and Brakes! Location: AZ Posts: 201 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Clint's findings on 6MT tranny fluid Just got done with track yesterday. Gear 300 is awesome. Smoother crisp shifts/down shifts, all the way compared to stock fluid

05-04-2008, 08:05 PM	#193
Engmus Junior STI Driver Car: WRB, 04, WRX STi Posts: 63 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clint's findings on 6MT tranny fluid Got probably 60 miles today on the Gear 300 vs the SVG. The SVG had 15-20k on it, I gotta say that the gear 300 does seem better. This could be impart to the fresh fluid. On my 04 Transmission, I have zero grinds, 80,800 miles and its been babied just about all of them. I also have the kartboy SS with all bushings down. 1st to 2nd was previously "knotchy" is the best way to describe it, its less knotchy, third to sixth are as smooth if not more then before. Reverse does engage easier. I think 300 Gear is as far as you can take a 75w90 GL5 oil for our cars at present time. If the fluid stays this good, I will continue to use the motul in place of the SVG from amsoil.

05-05-2008, 02:01 PM	#194
WC LATHE WERKS Authorized Vendor Car: 04WRX /STi Swap Fav Mod: TiC AST Coilovers!!! Location: Tri-State, USA Posts: 1,332 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (92)	Re: Clint's findings on 6MT tranny fluid Just got a 6speed on my WRX. Drove around 200 miles on it since sunday, and I'm using the Motul 300 fluid in the box and the r.diff. It works well for me, no grinding, and pretty good shifting all the time.

05-06-2008, 11:12 AM	#195
bdpakaknox Junior STI Driver Car: 05 WRB STI Location: Vista, So Cal. Posts: 51 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clint's findings on 6MT tranny fluid I switched to the 300 a couple weeks ago. If anything its slightly harder to get everything into gear. Everything feels stiffer. Didnt help me get into first easier in the mornings like id hope aswell. Gota say not horribly impressed. Think ill try Extra S next time. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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