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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 05:15 PM
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Question I need oppinions on transmission oils.

I have heard about Amsoil, Royal Purple, Red line, and others I can't remember but I want you all's oppinions on which is better and what other ones you have used so that you know how others compare. Thanks
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 05:37 PM
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NEO is my favourite, but worth is questionable.
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 05:41 PM
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How much is it?
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 05:43 PM
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I used Royal Purple 85W. No grinds even w/ quick shifts. But then again, my old tranny never had a grind to begin w/
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 05:56 PM
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I have not heard much about NEO. Where can I find it? and again How much for the one you all hve mentioned?
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 05:58 PM
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Redline MT90.
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 06:00 PM
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ok Redline MTL is 14.00 at the store what about the others?
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 06:05 PM
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Neo is $12/quart from mazdatrix.
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 06:06 PM
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Thanks Scathcart I will have to check the site out more carefully.
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 06:10 PM
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Not to sound like an idiot, but how many quarts will fit into the FC's tranny? I have a 5spd. I found the NEO thanks dude!
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 06:25 PM
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Originally posted by 1987RX7guy
Not to sound like an idiot, but how many quarts will fit into the FC's tranny? I have a 5spd. I found the NEO thanks dude!
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buy 4 quarts, keep one on hand.
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 06:35 PM
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ok I think I will try out NEO and if I don't see an improvement I will go for redline. Thanks guys!
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 06:50 PM
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How do you change the oil in the Differential? How many Quarts is that?
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 07:07 PM
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When I first bought my 87 base, I changed the tranny and diff fluid and it took a tad more than 3 quarts. The rear end has two bolts on the back of it where it looks ribbed. Unscrew the lower bolt to drain, then reinstall it, unbolt the upper one and fill to the bottom of the hole, reinstall the bolt and you are done. If you have a limited slip differential, you will need either a special oil or additive for your oil.
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 07:12 PM
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Thanks dude.
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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Redline super light weight Shockproof in tranny
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 04:07 PM
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AMSOIL IS THE KING OF ALL FLUIDS. NO ONE HAS THE RACING BACKGROUND AND TESTING EXPERIENCE THEY DO. THEIR FLUIDS, ESPECIALLY IN THE TRANSMISSION MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE.
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