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2008-03-05 05:32:16
#11
Originally Posted by Old
As a general rule, synthetic oil will improve cold performance in manual transmissions because the viscosity does not change with temperature.


According to what I know synthetic oils are formulated to reduce this effect (viscosity/temperature) and widen the flowable temperature range, wich means it helps to keep and engine/tranny colder than mineral oils, but doesnt eliminate its friction at all, which in the case of transmissions is the main source of heat.

Heat cant be created (it's just energy). Fluid systems generally produce heat by converting mechanicall energy or fluid preassure energy

2008-03-05 06:19:59
#12
Oh shiznit, i'm using the wrong grade oil oh man. I'm so stupid. It was like a long time ago I changed tranny fluid.

Since i'll be going with motul which on should i go with?
Theyre both GL-4

MOTYLGEAR 75W90 Synthetic blend Gearbox oil

Viscosity grade SAE J306 75W-90
Density at 15°C (59°F) ASTM D1298 0.868
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F) ASTM D445 107.8 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100°C (212°F) ASTM D445 16.7 mm²/s
Viscosity index VIE ASTM D2270 171
Flash point ASTM D92 200°C / 392°F
Pour point ASTM D97 -45°C / -49°F

or Gear 300 75W90 100% Ester Synthetic

Viscosity grade SAE J306 75W-90
Density at 15°C (59°F) ASTM D1298 0.900
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F) ASTM D445 72.6 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100°C (212°F) ASTM D445 15.2 mm²/s
Viscosity index VIE ASTM D2270 222
Flash point ASTM D92 200°C / 392°F
Pour point ASTM D97 -60°C / -76°F
2008-03-05 06:54:10
#13
Originally Posted by 818_99G20
Oh shiznit, i'm using the wrong grade oil oh man. I'm so stupid. It was like a long time ago I changed tranny fluid.

Since i'll be going with motul which on should i go with?
Theyre both GL-4

MOTYLGEAR 75W90 Synthetic blend Gearbox oil

Viscosity grade SAE J306 75W-90
Density at 15°C (59°F) ASTM D1298 0.868
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F) ASTM D445 107.8 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100°C (212°F) ASTM D445 16.7 mm²/s
Viscosity index VIE ASTM D2270 171
Flash point ASTM D92 200°C / 392°F
Pour point ASTM D97 -45°C / -49°F

or Gear 300 75W90 100% Ester Synthetic

Viscosity grade SAE J306 75W-90
Density at 15°C (59°F) ASTM D1298 0.900
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F) ASTM D445 72.6 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100°C (212°F) ASTM D445 15.2 mm²/s
Viscosity index VIE ASTM D2270 222
Flash point ASTM D92 200°C / 392°F
Pour point ASTM D97 -60°C / -76°F


If this info is correct I would take Gear 300 75W90. Viscosity both at high and low temp is lower than MOTYLGEAR, what makes a fluid be "thinner". Try that one I would say and keep us updated.
2008-03-05 07:06:33
#14
Originally Posted by jquesadar
If this info is correct I would take Gear 300 75W90. Viscosity both at high and low temp is lower than MOTYLGEAR, what makes a fluid be "thinner". Try that one I would say and keep us updated.


It's correct got it from the website. I'll try that one then. I'll keep you guys updated with a review thread. do we have a product review section?
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