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08-14-2007, 11:51 PM | #19 |
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I too am looking to go to AMsoil 75W-90, I did find these two topics on the Scions. At least they are a starting point on what to do if you need a visual reference.
Changing an Xb http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...0Oil%20Change/ Changing a tC http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=120673 |
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08-15-2007, 12:39 AM | #21 |
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Here is another topic from Scionlife with lots of info on changing the manual tranny fluid as well as info on particular gear oil to use.
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/view...n+oil&&start=0 |
08-15-2007, 06:44 PM | #22 |
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Syncromesh Friction Modified sell by GM for manual Corvette transmissions will help having smoother gear shifting after a while
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08-23-2007, 07:38 PM | #23 | |
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I just did my first oil change @ 2k miles. I replaced both motor and transaxle (manual transmission) fluids @ 2k miles since my wife is a stick-shift noob and I feel secured to get it done early. I use "Eneos-0w20" for motor oil, and "AMS SEVERE GEAR Synth 75-90" for the tranny. Why? Don't ask but let me finish... I know Eneos' quality and I am a JDM fan, but since Eneos has not released their 75w90 in USA so I pick the best by AMS. But why sever-duty grade in a little Yaris? I was not so sure but it was recommended by a good friend who works in the parts store. So the truth is on all newer Toyotas, the manual tranny does require GL4 or GL5 fluids as it says in Techinfo-Toyota. I could not find out more support material about AMS's "SEVERE GEAR Synth 75-90" but I guess I have to trust good friends' advise when I am not a pro at it. With or without the servere-grade label, I pick the servere grade since I notice frequently I push the car a bit harder than my other cars since the Yaris has a small engine. Now the car runs much smoother and overall vibration has clammed down a lot. It works!! I am also expecting to see some gaining in MGP in next few weeks. |
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08-23-2007, 11:50 PM | #24 |
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Joseph.... I have found that if you are pushing the car every now and again. 0w20 is no good.... the 20 weight is a little too thin... need to go to 0w30 if you are harder on your car, that is what I am now running, I had to change the 0w20 early because it was so dark, yes it was full synth.... after doing a little more reading online 0w30 is the way to go, it is actually the #1 recommended replacment oil for cars that came with 5w30 from the factory
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They also happened to specify that for the engine itself as an option in climates that didn't get below 20F/-7C, so on my '86 Civic I had straight 30W oil in the entire vehicle.
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01-06-2009, 05:41 PM | #27 |
The redline is a GL-4, and is designed specifically for Toyota synchros.
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On their site I'm seeing 75w-90 and 75w-90 NS, both listed as GL-5. I really didn't study what they claimed about the 75w-90, but the 75w-90 NS shows to work in transmissions, as well as differentials. If they had a 3rd choice of a GL-4 75w-90 I guess I didn't find it. |
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01-06-2009, 06:31 PM | #29 |
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the royal purple 75w90 oil we use in our differentials at work in semi trucks is the same stuff i used in my yaris. its max life 75w90 which i believe is what other royal purple useres used.
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01-06-2009, 06:34 PM | #30 |
1stToyota, the redline product you want is called MT-90.
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Thanks. We're gettin' things done now. That's three synthetic 75W-90s that we know for sure are GL-4 rated: Redline MT-90, AMSOIL's transmission/transaxle fluid, Pennzoil's GL-4 75W-90
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After putting the MT-90 in nearly all my cars...I highly recommend it in the Yaris. The shifts are like butter now (especially reverse).
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don't mean to be nosey ...
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1963 split Window Corvette Fuelie (MINT)
1973 Camaro Type LT with 383 stroker (MINT) 1988 BMW M3-Evo 3 spec (MINT) 1988 BMW 535is and a few others for now... I am waiting for the market to turn around a bit before I get excited over anything else. I will be building a 6 car garage and adding onto my house in the next few years so...a lot of money will be funneled in that direction. |
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you could be the next JAY LENO . Nice collection too .
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