s13 transmission fluid change

[Hcraig13]

So i was planning on changing my fluid today but i have just seen two people saying the GL-5 is bad for the syncro's. I bought 3 quarts of mobil 1 75-90 gl-5. Will this really be bad for it. I could find anywhere that carried redline near me and nobody had gl-4 all the other fluids said the comply with gl-4 and gl-5 specs. Help please?????

[Hcraig13]

Come on 240gen. Quit arguing about who has the gheyest front bumper and whos got the most exspensive car and help someone out.

[themadscientist]

I run ATF in my manual transmissions, no touble for years.

[sommmatt]

tms, you run ATF in GL4 transmissions? I know some trannies can use ATF, i heard the stock 5 speed one couldn't. This would be a much easier alternative for a few weeks than sourcing the OEM spec stuff.

Any further information on that would be helpful. Thanks

[vocationalzero]

You're not gonna really find GL4 cause GL5 is the replacement, it's like trying to find ATF +3 (chrysler trans fluid) cause ATF +4 was the replacement for it was well. I ran GL5 in mine for a couple years and it worked fine (then I pulled it all out and replaced it all with new motor set)

[GaMBiTx]

I need to change mine as well, but didn't get a chance to yet. The dealer has some Nissan manual transmission fluild. Might be 8-10 dollars a bottle from them...i will be checking out the prices soon.

[vancouverbc]

you need gl 4 or gl 4/5. Use the gl 5 for your differential

here is a write up:

http://www.eternalrivals.com/240sx/trans/

I would use the pump method per the differential oil change article found in tutorials in my signature. if you buy gl 4/5 you can use for both transmission and differential

[S13Joe]

ttt

Wow vancouver, I honestly don't remember seeing you online for my time being on these forums. Sorry to threadjack or w/e but vancouver, thanks for all of the DIY's. It has really helped me, honestly.

[S13Joe]

OP, go with royal purple. I have seen great results, If you don't know how to drain and fill, let me know and I will let out the big secret.

[vancouverbc]

Thanks:) I appreciate it.