Clint's findings on 6MT tranny fluid - Page 2

jph · 01-16-2007, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdb

Those sound like my symptoms; no grinds, but tough shifting when cold + occasional balkiness into 1st. Can you tell us how long you have been using Motul Gear 300? Time and mileage would both be useful.

changed to motul gear 300 at 45k miles
i'm at 56k miles now.

J.

4banger · 01-16-2007, 05:17 PM

I have been using Motul 300 for 30K miles. 50K on the tranny total. Great stuff. Sometimes it is slow to shift into 6th while warming up, but it did that with the stock fluid too. Clint, if you descide to sell Motul, I'd gladly buy some from you.

***VSGTS14*** · 01-16-2007, 06:32 PM

after my clutch swap, i put in some mobil we use in toyota's at the dealer..we get it in big barrels.
i think it was synthetic, but seems to hold up nicely...but time will tell.

WolfPlayer · 01-17-2007, 05:32 AM

I've been using Motul Gear 300 for ~8000 miles. No issues. Works great.

Clint, if you can, please explain how *you* removed the pan on the tranny. That thing (at least to me) seems like it is installed with SuperGlue. I gave it a tiny try when I swapped my fluid at 15K but it seemed too glued on and I didn't want to damage the mating surface with a screwdriver or putty knife. However, I am resigned to do this when I swap the fluid again at 30K (only 7K more miles). I know I can get it off - that isn't the issue. I want to know how *you* got it off because I don't want to use the screwdriver/putty knife if there is a better way. Also, I am a little worried about cracking the pan by prying on it that hard.

t

**Turninconcepts.com** · 01-17-2007, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WolfPlayer

I've been using Motul Gear 300 for ~8000 miles. No issues. Works great.

Clint, if you can, please explain how *you* removed the pan on the tranny. That thing (at least to me) seems like it is installed with SuperGlue. I gave it a tiny try when I swapped my fluid at 15K but it seemed too glued on and I didn't want to damage the mating surface with a screwdriver or putty knife. However, I am resigned to do this when I swap the fluid again at 30K (only 7K more miles). I know I can get it off - that isn't the issue. I want to know how *you* got it off because I don't want to use the screwdriver/putty knife if there is a better way. Also, I am a little worried about cracking the pan by prying on it that hard.

t

I was wondering when this question was going to come up. I used a razor blade. find the seam between the two at a corner. At the corner tap the razor blade in using a small hammer. Once it's half way in grab the razor and pull down.

ChristianCGM · 01-17-2007, 06:28 AM

Is there a filter that needs to be changed when you remove the tranny pan or is it a filter element that you can clean? Is there a sealing material that you need to apply when putting the pan back on or is there a gasket, if so is liquid gasket ok or is there a higher temp adhesive that is specified to be used. Oops i guess i should read....is RTV what you used? What are the torque specs for the bolts?

**Turninconcepts.com** · 01-17-2007, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChristianCGM

Is there a filter that needs to be changed when you remove the tranny pan or is it a filter element that you can clean? Is there a sealing material that you need to apply when putting the pan back on or is there a gasket, if so is liquid gasket ok or is there a higher temp adhesive that is specified to be used. Oops i guess i should read....is RTV what you used? What are the torque specs for the bolts?

torque spec is really low on those - 4.7lbs. RTV is what is used.

**nhsilversti** · 01-18-2007, 06:45 PM

from my experiance, dont use the 75-140 version of this oil. long story but the short of it is, i now gring into 6th. started happening an hour or so after it was put in there.

ted

***snorky*** · 01-20-2007, 08:35 PM

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Rootus · 01-27-2007, 12:24 PM

Holy smokes, that stuff is expensive. I wasn't planning on $100 to change the transmission fluid. But I guess if it's the best...

Edit: Phew, found a place cheaper. First place wanted $23.50/liter. Youch.

kursplat · 01-27-2007, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rootus

Holy smokes, that stuff is expensive. I wasn't planning on $100 to change the transmission fluid. But I guess if it's the best...

Edit: Phew, found a place cheaper. First place wanted $23.50/liter. Youch.

guess i'll never understand why people find the place with the good price and don't SHARE

. uumm link please ?

BM_STi · 01-28-2007, 09:29 AM

ahhhh good ole Motul gear300! I've been using it for 20k now and no tranny issues at all.

***snorky*** · 01-28-2007, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kursplat

guess i'll never understand why people find the place with the good price and don't SHARE

. uumm link please ?

$13.50/liter

kursplat · 01-29-2007, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorky

$13.50/liter

thanks

AndrewSS · 01-30-2007, 09:46 PM

Good read, I have already done 2 flushes myself and the dealer did my last one (all by 16k miles!!! dont ask, long story)... and they put 75w80 valvoline in it... they overfilled it pretty bad and the trans SUCKS big time in the cold... until its warm its horrible to shift...

I am probably going to flush it out for something better... maybe this motul 300 stuff or proper valvoline (75w90), OR that "Subaru Extra-S"

Dont worry, my rear diff has the good subaru LSD stuff.

01-30-2007, 09:46 PM	#30
AndrewSS S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: RCE T2 Coilovers Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,630 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (21)	Good read, I have already done 2 flushes myself and the dealer did my last one (all by 16k miles!!! dont ask, long story)... and they put 75w80 valvoline in it... they overfilled it pretty bad and the trans SUCKS big time in the cold... until its warm its horrible to shift... I am probably going to flush it out for something better... maybe this motul 300 stuff or proper valvoline (75w90), OR that "Subaru Extra-S" Dont worry, my rear diff has the good subaru LSD stuff. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-16-2007, 05:17 PM	#17
4banger Professional STI Racer Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: TiC AST's - 7/6K Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 621 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	I have been using Motul 300 for 30K miles. 50K on the tranny total. Great stuff. Sometimes it is slow to shift into 6th while warming up, but it did that with the stock fluid too. Clint, if you descide to sell Motul, I'd gladly buy some from you.

01-16-2007, 06:32 PM	#18
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,843 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	after my clutch swap, i put in some mobil we use in toyota's at the dealer..we get it in big barrels. i think it was synthetic, but seems to hold up nicely...but time will tell.

01-17-2007, 05:32 AM	#19
WolfPlayer Moderator & ECU Tech Car: 05 CGM STI Fav Mod: mo boostaz Location: Fredneck, MD Posts: 3,620 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	I've been using Motul Gear 300 for ~8000 miles. No issues. Works great. Clint, if you can, please explain how you removed the pan on the tranny. That thing (at least to me) seems like it is installed with SuperGlue. I gave it a tiny try when I swapped my fluid at 15K but it seemed too glued on and I didn't want to damage the mating surface with a screwdriver or putty knife. However, I am resigned to do this when I swap the fluid again at 30K (only 7K more miles). I know I can get it off - that isn't the issue. I want to know how you got it off because I don't want to use the screwdriver/putty knife if there is a better way. Also, I am a little worried about cracking the pan by prying on it that hard. t

01-17-2007, 06:28 AM	#21
ChristianCGM Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 STi CGM Fav Mod: whiskey tango Posts: 579 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Is there a filter that needs to be changed when you remove the tranny pan or is it a filter element that you can clean? Is there a sealing material that you need to apply when putting the pan back on or is there a gasket, if so is liquid gasket ok or is there a higher temp adhesive that is specified to be used. Oops i guess i should read....is RTV what you used? What are the torque specs for the bolts?

01-18-2007, 06:45 PM	#23
nhsilversti Gold Member Car: 06 cgm sti w/ppg dog Fav Mod: RIP 04 psm sti Location: southern nh Posts: 449 Join Date: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	from my experiance, dont use the 75-140 version of this oil. long story but the short of it is, i now gring into 6th. started happening an hour or so after it was put in there. ted

01-20-2007, 08:35 PM	#24
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01-27-2007, 12:24 PM	#25
Rootus S204 Racer Location: Africa Posts: 2,779 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Holy smokes, that stuff is expensive. I wasn't planning on $100 to change the transmission fluid. But I guess if it's the best... Edit: Phew, found a place cheaper. First place wanted $23.50/liter. Youch.

01-28-2007, 09:29 AM	#27
BM_STi S204 Racer Car: 04.7 AW STi Fav Mod: EQ Tuning Location: NorCal (707) Posts: 2,835 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	ahhhh good ole Motul gear300! I've been using it for 20k now and no tranny issues at all.