Shifting gears feels rough

Chuck33079 · 09-28-2014, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rangerz

Redline MT 85 makes a big difference for the transmission.

Yep. Great stuff. Highly recommended. And redline for the diff too.

Bad Boy · 09-28-2014, 02:31 PM

Thanks, Im guessing I can find those at Autozone right? or maybe Pepboys...

Chuck33079 · 09-28-2014, 02:33 PM

Highly unlikely. Order from Z1. Make sure you order 4 new crush washers as well.

Bad Boy · 09-28-2014, 02:40 PM

Looking at the redline website, is the same gear oil used from both the diff and manual transmission?

Chuck33079 · 09-28-2014, 02:42 PM

Nope. MT85 for the tranny, 75w90 for the diff if remember right. There's a DIY here for both. Take a look to confirm the right weights and quantities before you order. Buy one extra each.

Bad Boy · 09-28-2014, 02:56 PM

And the washers, 2 for the transmission and 2 for the gear, 4 total right? (just read the right ups)

Only thing is, I dont trust jack stands lol. What if the jack stand fail and I get crushed!

Chuck33079 · 09-28-2014, 02:58 PM

Jack stands are fine if you buy decent ones and put them in the right places. I've had more ramps fail than jack stands. And you need the car level to fill it right, so ramps are out.

Rangerz · 09-28-2014, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Boy

And the washers, 2 for the transmission and 2 for the gear, 4 total right? (just read the right ups)

Only thing is, I dont trust jack stands lol. What if the jack stand fail and I get crushed!

Jack stands are fine as Chuck said. I just pulled my transmission on jackstand and only crushed my pinky. Follow the DIY and you will be fine. 10mm hex head socket( like an allen wrench) will be handy works on the diff too.

Chuck33079 · 09-28-2014, 07:49 PM

Remember to open the fill plugs before you open the drain plugs. You don't want to find out the fill is seized after you empty it out.

Bad Boy · 09-29-2014, 08:05 AM

Guys, I dont feel like ordering these fluids online... I am thinking about getting Royal Purple at Pepboys. It seems to be just as good, and a little more expensive.
Any thoughts?

Chuck33079 · 09-29-2014, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Boy

Guys, I dont feel like ordering these fluids online... I am thinking about getting Royal Purple at Pepboys. It seems to be just as good, and a little more expensive.
Any thoughts?

Order the redline online. Royal Purple isn't that great. If you feel like getting into the "why" of that, google "bob is the oil guy" and start reading. Redline, Motul or Amsoil for the diff and tranny.

Bad Boy · 09-29-2014, 08:21 AM

I dont know, I think I will be stubborn and go with Royal Purple.
Also on a side note, on the Redline website both the gear and manual transmission oil is referred to as "gear oil" is it essentially the same thing?

Here is what I will be getting...

for the Tran Royal Purple Synchromax Synthetic MTF Quart | Product Details | Pep Boys

for the Diff Royal Purple Max Gear 75W90 Synthetic Quart | Product Details | Pep Boys

Chuck33079 · 09-29-2014, 08:25 AM

Go for it. There's only tons of information out there about why Royal Purple is garbage with a great marketing program. It's your car.

Go over to the forum I mentioned. It's eye opening. The right fluids cost a little more, but you only need to change them every 15-30k miles. Do it right the first time.

Bad Boy · 09-29-2014, 08:52 AM

But should I use the 75W90 Gear oil for both the trans and diff? or should I use the other fluid for the trans?
Ive read several other websites saying that gear oil is used on both?

Chuck33079 · 09-29-2014, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Boy

But should I use the 75W90 Gear oil for both the trans and diff? or should I use the other fluid for the trans?
Ive read several other websites saying that gear oil is used on both?

Do not run a 75 weight in the transmission. That's why the Redline is great. The transmission wants an 85 weight. Use MT-85 in the trans and 75w90 in the diff.

09-28-2014, 02:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Highly unlikely. Order from Z1. Make sure you order 4 new crush washers as well. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

09-28-2014, 02:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Nope. MT85 for the tranny, 75w90 for the diff if remember right. There's a DIY here for both. Take a look to confirm the right weights and quantities before you order. Buy one extra each. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

09-28-2014, 02:58 PM	#22 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Jack stands are fine if you buy decent ones and put them in the right places. I've had more ramps fail than jack stands. And you need the car level to fill it right, so ramps are out. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

09-28-2014, 07:49 PM	#24 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Remember to open the fill plugs before you open the drain plugs. You don't want to find out the fill is seized after you empty it out. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

09-29-2014, 08:25 AM	#28 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Go for it. There's only tons of information out there about why Royal Purple is garbage with a great marketing program. It's your car. Go over to the forum I mentioned. It's eye opening. The right fluids cost a little more, but you only need to change them every 15-30k miles. Do it right the first time. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

09-28-2014, 02:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
Bad Boy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando Age: 33 Posts: 295 Drives: 370Z 6SPD Touring Rep Power: 10	Thanks, Im guessing I can find those at Autozone right? or maybe Pepboys...

09-28-2014, 02:40 PM	#19 (permalink)
Bad Boy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando Age: 33 Posts: 295 Drives: 370Z 6SPD Touring Rep Power: 10	Looking at the redline website, is the same gear oil used from both the diff and manual transmission?

09-28-2014, 02:56 PM	#21 (permalink)
Bad Boy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando Age: 33 Posts: 295 Drives: 370Z 6SPD Touring Rep Power: 10	And the washers, 2 for the transmission and 2 for the gear, 4 total right? (just read the right ups) Only thing is, I dont trust jack stands lol. What if the jack stand fail and I get crushed!

09-29-2014, 08:05 AM	#25 (permalink)
Bad Boy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando Age: 33 Posts: 295 Drives: 370Z 6SPD Touring Rep Power: 10	Guys, I dont feel like ordering these fluids online... I am thinking about getting Royal Purple at Pepboys. It seems to be just as good, and a little more expensive. Any thoughts?

09-29-2014, 08:21 AM	#27 (permalink)
Bad Boy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando Age: 33 Posts: 295 Drives: 370Z 6SPD Touring Rep Power: 10	I dont know, I think I will be stubborn and go with Royal Purple. Also on a side note, on the Redline website both the gear and manual transmission oil is referred to as "gear oil" is it essentially the same thing? Here is what I will be getting... for the Tran Royal Purple Synchromax Synthetic MTF Quart \| Product Details \| Pep Boys for the Diff Royal Purple Max Gear 75W90 Synthetic Quart \| Product Details \| Pep Boys

09-29-2014, 08:52 AM	#29 (permalink)
Bad Boy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando Age: 33 Posts: 295 Drives: 370Z 6SPD Touring Rep Power: 10	But should I use the 75W90 Gear oil for both the trans and diff? or should I use the other fluid for the trans? Ive read several other websites saying that gear oil is used on both?

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