Changing Transmission Fluid

[RIPCAT]

I went to my local auto supplies shop and asked how much trany oil I would need for my 1990 S13 chasis and they told me that I would need 8.77 quarts but looking at everyone elses they seem to only need 2.5 quarts.

So I was just wondering how much I really do need.

Please help me!

[Chris28]

2.5 quarts of redline mt-90 is awesome.

It's only 8.77 quarts if you have the ungoverned 5000 hp 6 speed jdm transmission.

[RIPCAT]

Alright cool, thank you man... I spent 39 bucks on 9 quarts of crap lol. Returning it tomorrow to get the good stuff!

[supreamS14]

I think that's for the automatic trans.

[RIPCAT]

Isn't it the same for either trans?

[supreamS14]

No , 2.5 quarts gear oil for 5 speed trans and about 8 quarts of auto trans fluid for auto trans.

[MastaYu]

make sure GL4 not GL5

[i240sx]

so it 8 quarts for auto transmission and is it the same fluid grade?...thanks i need the info too.

[scole]

so it 8 quarts for auto transmission and is it the same fluid grade?...thanks i need the info too.

I could be mistaken, but i believe the automatic transmission takes automatic transmission fluid, not gear oil.

[MastaYu]

^ thats correct ATF for auto

[RIPCAT]

Alright cool, thanks everyone! Just saved me $39 dollars in crapy ATF that i wouldnt need lol

[RIPCAT]

Where can I buy some redline? And how much is it per quart?

[TrukillaS14]

I got a 95 240sx 5spd, manny transmission . I should use Redline MT-90 2.55 quarts of it right? Not 8-9 quarts

[94_240sx]

I got a 95 240sx 5spd, manny transmission . I should use Redline MT-90 2.55 quarts of it right? Not 8-9 quarts

Quote »2.5 quarts of redline mt-90 is awesome.[/quote]Why why why and why? Redline is overrated. Use Amsoil. It's proven to be better than Redline. I can't believe people recommend Redline in every single thread about transmission fluid.

[OutToWinPAHC]

ATF is awesome to keep around the garage. Its good for cleaning without seal damage. I soak my gear wrenches in ATF when they start to feel crappy. Some people take apart air tools and soak them in ATF before cleaning as well.

It also works well on vacuum petcocks

[carps13guy]

Why why why and why? Redline is overrated. Use Amsoil. It's proven to be better than Redline. I can't believe people recommend Redline in every single thread about transmission fluid.

because amsoil is harder to find. they are only sold locally to authorized dealers & there is no one in my area. i think you can order amsoil through summit. but my buddy gave me 3 qts of redline mt-90, so i used it. my car shifts fine, no worries at all.

[94_240sx]

It wasn't easy for me to find Redline either. One racing shop in my area was selling it and that was about it.

[carps13guy]

It wasn't easy for me to find Redline either. One racing shop in my area was selling it and that was about it.

yup thats how it is in most places. in my area there are only 2 shops in a 40mi radius that sells redline, & my friend owns one of the shops . & my trans is stock & has 206k on it, other than not being able to rev match into 1st, my trans operates perfectly.

[Dittoz7]

(Username) PEZi720 Is A Authorized Amsoil Dealer.

You Can Find Him In Gen. Chat Most Of The Times.

[carps13guy]

(Username) PEZi720 Is A Authorized Amsoil Dealer.

You Can Find Him In Gen. Chat Most Of The Times.

good to know, thanks for the info dittoz7