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Nismo_Freak
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Ok guys... im going to replace most of the fluids in my car as they im sure all need to be replaced. Post what you think is the best of each.

Engine - 10w30 Mobil 1 currently .. moving to 10w30 AmsoilFilter - Wics Filter... moving to OEM Nissan at change. transmission - ???Diff - ???Brake - ???Power Steering - ???

Also be sure to note viscosities for the fluids if applicable


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WDRacing
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Personally, if i was in the states I would use REDLINE for everything. But over here I prefer Mobil 1, 15W50 which I use in my motor aswell as my transmission. I use slick 50 gear lube for the rear end and whatever is onsale for the rest.

You might not want to go to a heavier transmission fluid though. I use my car for alot of drag and the transmission gets abused. So I switched to a heavier fluid as a suggestion from some fellow racers. No problems after a year of use. But I believe the thinner fluids will shift smoother.

All of the above is also on a Skyline, not a 240.

WD

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Mobil 1 ATF, Mobil 1 90w for the rear. Valvoline SynPower brake fluid, and I THINK Mobil 1 ATF for the PS (?).

Should be your best bet.

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Mayhem_J30
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I currently use Valvoline Synpower on everything but the transmission which will be getting the Mobil 1 treatment here shortly. Mobil 1 is probably a better fluid then synpower, but the Valvoline ATF, brakefluid and gear oil always seem to be WAY easier to get a hold of.


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