transmission oil

[dhen]

Hi all,

I'm entering the final stretch of resurrecting my car after almost a year. I cranked the starter and it sputtered a bit. I didn't go further since I don't have the radiator hooked up yet, but I know I have spark...

Anyway, I'm going to head over to the auto parts store after work and I was wondering how much fluid the transmission holds. (My custom setup doesn't allow me to check the fluid level. I have to pour it in from the top.) My understanding is that I should not use ATF, but should just stick to gear oil. Is this correct?

Thanks,

Darian

[IanS]

Yep, gear lube is the way to go for RWD Nissan transmissions. Im not sure what the fill is for a CA trans, but I would recommend removing the fill plug, and then filling the trans through the top until it starts to leak out.

[r34 gtr]

I believe it is 2.9 US quarts.

if you want to use quality gear oil, I suggest seeing PEZi720 about AMSOIL products. However, I just use Coastal 75W 90 in my 240sx because its cheap, transmissions are cheap, and I have several transmissions.

[dhen]

Thanks, that's what I was looking for.

Darian

[sjbsuperman1425]

I think Royal Purple makes a GL4 gear oil also, but its quite expensive. I also use the Coastal in mine without any issues whatsoever..besides grinding in second at high speed..

[r34 gtr]

Royal Purple gear oil is terrible, like the rest of their oil. It loses entirely too much viscosity during tests to properly protect gear surfaces and whatnot. Its also freaking $15/qt, which is some ol' s***.

I just bought a million quarts of Amsoil severe gear 75w90 from PEZi720 (our Amsoil dealer) and it was literally the easiest transaction I have ever made. Also, I didn't have to put on pants. Just some food for thought.

[sjbsuperman1425]

hmmm i wonder what you are ACTUALLY going to use this gear oil for..

[Woods Crasher]

If this is the RWD transmission get 3 quarts of Nissan MTF(Use about 2.5 quarts of it. FSM calls for 2.4 liters) part number 999MP-MTF00P. Your local Nissan dealer should have them in stock. Thats the only think I use in my Nissan transmission. No guess work on whether the oil is GL4. Most solutions end up costing more than the Nissan MTF anyway. It should be $10 per quart or about.

[float_6969]

I got some of the last of the GL4 Gear oil from Redline. It's good stuff. When it comes time to replace, and maybe before because my father in law is a deal, I'm switching to AMSOIL. Infact, I'm planning on the whole car running on it. It's good stuff. The best IMHO.