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Feb 7, 2007 | 12:49 AM

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ok i bought a used tranny for my 95 gst for $250 the guy who i bought it from said i would have to put oil back in the tranny cuz he drained it out so what kind of oil does it take??

Feb 7, 2007 | 02:37 AM

silvercoupe97

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Any that meets a GL4 spec. Redline MTL, MT90 (<--click), GM Syncroshift, and Pennzoil Syncromesh are most recommended by DSM'ers.

Feb 7, 2007 | 02:51 AM

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thanks how much does it take??

Feb 7, 2007 | 04:10 AM

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I'm liking synchromesh so far.. i have an AWD- holds a hair over 2 Qt.

Feb 7, 2007 | 01:50 PM

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my 96 gsx is running on Royal Purple

Feb 7, 2007 | 02:02 PM

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my 96 gsx is running on Royal Purple

i think your thinking of motor oil

Feb 7, 2007 | 05:32 PM

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nope i used to use royal purple 75w90 gear oil, then i switched to their syncromesh

Feb 7, 2007 | 07:01 PM

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oh i didnt realize they made a gear oil

Feb 8, 2007 | 05:58 AM

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oh i didnt realize they made a gear oil

yup Royal purple Syncromax or whatever. its been 200 miles since i put it in................grr still waiting for the break in results argh.

Feb 8, 2007 | 07:51 AM

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silvercoupe97

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75W90 is too thick, that's mainly for the rear diff and the transfer case. Tranny oil shouldn't be any thicker than motor oil.

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70W80 GL-4 Gear Oil (SAE 5W30/10W30 engine oil viscosity) is designed for use in manual transmissions and transaxles. Provides excellent protection of gears and synchronizers and its balanced slipperiness provides a perfect coefficient of friction, allowing easier shifting. Popular in many BMW transmissions and in most Honda and Acura transaxle applications.

70W80 (SAE 5W30/10W30 engine oil viscosity) is what is recommended by Mitsu. Those that I stated are all GL-4 spec.