Clint's findings on 6MT tranny fluid - Page 4

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 02-18-2007, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ace996

I've never used Motul fluids, except the RB600 brake fluid, as the company is French...there's other choices out there.

no one despises the french more than i do but...
(did say french? {{{turning head and spitting twice}}}
pftuuuuuuh...pftuuuuuuh)

...motul is good enough to be worth being a hypocrite. it wouldn't keep me from nailing a french chick, either.

pantag · 02-18-2007, 10:43 AM

^^ Lol Bruce ..

AndrewSS · 02-26-2007, 09:57 AM

Just placed an order for 5 liters of the Motul 300 from LTB motorsports... hopefully I like it... sounds like I should

LOLSTi · 02-26-2007, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewSS

Just placed an order for 5 liters of the Motul 300 from LTB motorsports... hopefully I like it... sounds like I should

Your car is going to blow up.

carl s. · 02-26-2007, 10:44 AM

so is it recommended to pull the pan and flush out the old fluid when switching to a new brand (and if it is, is there something better to use than acetone?).

when summer rolls around I'm considering switching to the motul - my transmission is actually quite smooth at 47k but this would be good preventative maintenace

AndrewSS · 02-26-2007, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOLSTi

Your car is going to blow up.

Heh...

AndrewSS · 03-05-2007, 01:18 AM

Little update for you guy....

I flushed the crap 75w80 poop in my trans from the dealer (running it since like august!) and they overfilled it by at least 0.5L. Anyway in the cold the trans felt like total crap, 1st to 2nd would sometimes (cold) grind and everything felt horrible in the cold.

So, today I flushed and refilled with the Motul 300. Instantly the trans felt 100% better.... it is amazing now, great results. Cold it feels great, its vastly better than what crap was in it earlier. I am very happy with it. I put probably about 35 or so miles on it since the flush and I am loving the difference.

I have no complaints right now, I would recommend it...

AndrewSS · 03-05-2007, 01:37 AM

^ bump for my above post updated...

**Chris05STi** · 03-05-2007, 06:19 AM

Clint,

I am in the same position as Alex (Rac1000 aka Skreetch). I am between Motul Gear 300 vs. Amsoil SEVERE GEAR 75W-90 (SVG). You would think that Motul would be better, no? I run their RBF600 for my brakes. Let me know what you think.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 03-05-2007, 06:30 AM

I have not tried the amsoil yet so I can't offer a comparison.

I will say this - we tried it out on the RSX type S with the 6MT. That tranny did not like the Motul Gear 300. Bummer, but then again it can't be all things to all people.

I will say this - my 4th gear synchro grind has returned. Kind of a bummer, but I do truly think it's worn out. The grind is not anywhere near as bad as what I had before, and I still feel this is a good lube for our trannies. This will be going back in after I do the swap to fix that grind.

Mykl · 03-05-2007, 07:08 AM

Drained and filled my gearbox this weekend with some fresh Subaru Extra-S that I bought from Subaru of Gwinnett by the quart. Shifts like butter.

caliSTile · 03-05-2007, 02:31 PM

Drained and filled my gearbox with 4 qts. even of Motul Gear 300. "Shifts like butter"!

***Barry*** · 03-07-2007, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mykl

Drained and filled my gearbox this weekend with some fresh Subaru Extra-S that I bought from Subaru of Gwinnett by the quart. Shifts like butter.

Would you have a part # for the Extra S fluid................

o2sys · 03-07-2007, 12:25 PM

why part number when you can order it w/o:

https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/p...oducts_id=1073

***Barry*** · 03-07-2007, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by o2sys

why part number when you can order it w/o:

https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/p...oducts_id=1073

prefer to buy it by the quart rather than the drum..........

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02-18-2007, 10:43 AM	#47
pantag Spec C Club Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: My right foot... Location: Waterford CT Posts: 1,989 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	^^ Lol Bruce ..

02-26-2007, 09:57 AM	#48
AndrewSS S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: RCE T2 Coilovers Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,643 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (21)	Just placed an order for 5 liters of the Motul 300 from LTB motorsports... hopefully I like it... sounds like I should

02-26-2007, 10:44 AM	#50
carl s. Professional STI Driver Car: 04 STi Location: minnesota Posts: 471 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	so is it recommended to pull the pan and flush out the old fluid when switching to a new brand (and if it is, is there something better to use than acetone?). when summer rolls around I'm considering switching to the motul - my transmission is actually quite smooth at 47k but this would be good preventative maintenace

03-05-2007, 01:18 AM	#52
AndrewSS S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: RCE T2 Coilovers Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,643 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (21)	Little update for you guy.... I flushed the crap 75w80 poop in my trans from the dealer (running it since like august!) and they overfilled it by at least 0.5L. Anyway in the cold the trans felt like total crap, 1st to 2nd would sometimes (cold) grind and everything felt horrible in the cold. So, today I flushed and refilled with the Motul 300. Instantly the trans felt 100% better.... it is amazing now, great results. Cold it feels great, its vastly better than what crap was in it earlier. I am very happy with it. I put probably about 35 or so miles on it since the flush and I am loving the difference. I have no complaints right now, I would recommend it...

03-05-2007, 01:37 AM	#53
AndrewSS S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: RCE T2 Coilovers Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,643 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (21)	^ bump for my above post updated...

03-05-2007, 06:19 AM	#54
Chris05STi The Godfather of Meth Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 10,319 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (30)	Clint, I am in the same position as Alex (Rac1000 aka Skreetch). I am between Motul Gear 300 vs. Amsoil SEVERE GEAR 75W-90 (SVG). You would think that Motul would be better, no? I run their RBF600 for my brakes. Let me know what you think.

03-05-2007, 06:30 AM	#55
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,503 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (54)	I have not tried the amsoil yet so I can't offer a comparison. I will say this - we tried it out on the RSX type S with the 6MT. That tranny did not like the Motul Gear 300. Bummer, but then again it can't be all things to all people. I will say this - my 4th gear synchro grind has returned. Kind of a bummer, but I do truly think it's worn out. The grind is not anywhere near as bad as what I had before, and I still feel this is a good lube for our trannies. This will be going back in after I do the swap to fix that grind.

03-05-2007, 07:08 AM	#56
Mykl S204 Racer Car: '04.5 STi Fav Mod: Whiteline steering rack bushings Location: Montgomery, Al Posts: 3,149 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Drained and filled my gearbox this weekend with some fresh Subaru Extra-S that I bought from Subaru of Gwinnett by the quart. Shifts like butter.

03-05-2007, 02:31 PM	#57
caliSTile Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STi CGM Fav Mod: Air freshner! Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 118 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Drained and filled my gearbox with 4 qts. even of Motul Gear 300. "Shifts like butter"!

03-07-2007, 12:25 PM	#59
o2sys The Next Petter Solberg Car: 200? WRX STI Fav Mod: Super EX/RM-01A Location: NYC Posts: 939 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	why part number when you can order it w/o: https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/p...oducts_id=1073