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Technical => Transmission Forum => Topic started by: James Buchan on August 05, 2003, 09:22:05 AM

Title: Tranny Fluid
Post by: James Buchan on August 05, 2003, 09:22:05 AM

Dumb Question but what is everyone using for tranny fluid. I am assuming mine has never been changed and I have to pull it out this week anyway so might as well change it. Also any tips on pulling a Swing out? Other than let all the bolts out and let it fall :)

Title: Tranny Fluid
Post by: Geoff on August 05, 2003, 02:41:44 PM

80-90w and thats all ya need to know!

Title: Tranny Fluid
Post by: James Buchan on August 05, 2003, 03:56:02 PM

I know that much Geoff, I was curious about who is using Dino vs Synthetic and what Brand - Pennzoil, Quaker etc.


 

Title: Tranny Fluid
Post by: Geoff on August 05, 2003, 05:19:35 PM

James, Use whatever brand you want in the Dino oil. If you go synth then do some homework but Dino has never let any one i know down, and it's cheaper. If you have a new ring and Pinion stay away from synth as it will bot allow the gears to \"break in\" due to it's loss in friction.

Title: Tranny Fluid
Post by: Bruce on August 22, 2003, 12:38:26 PM

One way to free up a small amount of hp is to go with 75W-90 gear oil.  Virtually all synthetic gear oil is 75W90, but you won't find regular oil in this viscosity.  The only place I know of is your local Toyota dealer.  Toyota specs this viscosity for all their cars.  I've heard you can show up with a 4 liter jug and buy it from their bulk drum.  Cheaper than Lordco.

Title: Tranny Fluid
Post by: James Buchan on August 22, 2003, 12:44:34 PM

Thanks for the tip Bruce, I'll give it a try.