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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 09:26 AM
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Oil, Tranny fluid, rear diff.

hey guys, i was wondering what would be a good engine oil, rear diff, and tranny fluid to use in CT because of the weather, general performance, and whatnot. any suggestions? just wondering what you all would think to be the best for me to run!

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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 12:43 AM
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bump, i would really like to know haha thanks in advance!

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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 07:12 AM
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Mobil one in engine, Neo in the trans and diff...
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 07:45 AM
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Mobil1 15w-50 or 20w-50 in summer, 10w-30 in winter.

Neo 75w-90 HD in gearbox and diff. If the tranny doesn't shift smoothly, try Redline MT-90 GL-4 instead.

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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 10:00 AM
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hey guys i really appreciate it... where can i find the Neo or redline? local advanced auto? or auto zone? or do i have to look online?

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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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How many Quarts of Redline MT-90 would i need to change tranny oil for a FD?

Has anyone tried BG-Synchroshift tranny fluid?? they got really good reviews from Mitsubishi owners, but i've never heard of anyone w/ FD using them. anyone?

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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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Idemitsu 20W50 oil
NEO RHD in tranny
KAZZ Fluid in diff (kazz lsd)
Idemitsu Fuel lube in gas

BG synchroshift is good, I have ran it before, no issues with it.
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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I believe you can now find Royal Purple in places like advance auto & pep boys. I'm running RP 75-90 in my tranny & rear and it feels the same as when I ran NEO.
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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good to know! thanks again guys for the timely answers!

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