Best MT Fluid?
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Does it spec GL4? What car is this for?
Honda MTF
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Honda MTF or Redline MTL
If it's a GL4, I recommend Redline products. I use them in my Toyota front & rear wheel drive manuals & it works great
I love Redline products. I've used it in every manual transmission I have owned from my Yaris up to my race cars. Always delivered outstanding results.
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Amsoil substantially outperformed redline in my BMW.
In general, Amsoil is very good with these fluids: ATF, MTF and differential.
Originally Posted By: mattri
What are the differences in additive packages?
Comparing them against each other, not for a specific vehicle.
This is a worthless thing.
Its like saying "What oil viscosity is best?"
It depends on the application.
Many wont work *AT ALL* in some applications.
For example none on the list would work in a subaru MT.
You would want redline 75w90NS not the redline MT series.
What are the differences in additive packages?
Comparing them against each other, not for a specific vehicle.
This is a worthless thing.
Its like saying "What oil viscosity is best?"
It depends on the application.
Many wont work *AT ALL* in some applications.
For example none on the list would work in a subaru MT.
You would want redline 75w90NS not the redline MT series.
Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
In general, Amsoil is very good with these fluids: ATF, MTF and differential.
+1 - if I wanted the best I would go with Amsoil.
I run Amsoil ATF and diff gear oil.
In general, Amsoil is very good with these fluids: ATF, MTF and differential.
+1 - if I wanted the best I would go with Amsoil.
I run Amsoil ATF and diff gear oil.
My wife and I are a rare stick couple. The best manual transmission fluid I've used is Motorcraft XT-M5-QS. I have it in my GTI. It's a PAO synthetic and made in Germany. Not cheap however.
Some say it doesn't crunch like Amsoil and Redline if you read the reviews.
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Ford-XT-M5-QS-Synthetic-Transmission/dp/B000NUES82
Some say it doesn't crunch like Amsoil and Redline if you read the reviews.
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Ford-XT-M5-QS-Synthetic-Transmission/dp/B000NUES82
Originally Posted By: Marco620
Honda MTF or Redline MTL
+1, the hands down winners
Honda MTF or Redline MTL
+1, the hands down winners
Originally Posted By: skyactiv
My wife and I are a rare stick couple. The best manual transmission fluid I've used is Motorcraft XT-M5-QS. I have it in my GTI. It's a PAO synthetic and made in Germany. Not cheap however.
Some say it doesn't crunch like Amsoil and Redline if you read the reviews.
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Ford-XT-M5-QS-Synthetic-Transmission/dp/B000NUES82
This is the one ive heard is the best and will be using in my rx7 next time i change the mtf.
My wife and I are a rare stick couple. The best manual transmission fluid I've used is Motorcraft XT-M5-QS. I have it in my GTI. It's a PAO synthetic and made in Germany. Not cheap however.
Some say it doesn't crunch like Amsoil and Redline if you read the reviews.
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Ford-XT-M5-QS-Synthetic-Transmission/dp/B000NUES82
This is the one ive heard is the best and will be using in my rx7 next time i change the mtf.
Originally Posted By: BrocLuno
Originally Posted By: Marco620
Honda MTF or Redline MTL
+1, the hands down winners
Winners at what? Not Mazda, VW, BMW, GM, Ford, etc. I use a ot of Amsoil transmission lubes but they don't work the best in every application and Redline certainly doesn't. You cant shift a VW 5 spd into 2nd with Redline in it under 32f, its horrible fluid in these units.
The Cheap Pennzoil synchromesh works as good as anything you could ask for. It 100% does matter what application its needed for, there is no best for all. Pentosin MTF-2 is a great fluid I would put up against Redline or Amsoil any time for some vehicles.
Originally Posted By: Marco620
Honda MTF or Redline MTL
+1, the hands down winners
Winners at what? Not Mazda, VW, BMW, GM, Ford, etc. I use a ot of Amsoil transmission lubes but they don't work the best in every application and Redline certainly doesn't. You cant shift a VW 5 spd into 2nd with Redline in it under 32f, its horrible fluid in these units.
The Cheap Pennzoil synchromesh works as good as anything you could ask for. It 100% does matter what application its needed for, there is no best for all. Pentosin MTF-2 is a great fluid I would put up against Redline or Amsoil any time for some vehicles.
I use and really like AC Delco gl4 synthetic as it works good
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Originally Posted By: Rand
Originally Posted By: mattri
What are the differences in additive packages?
Comparing them against each other, not for a specific vehicle.
This is a worthless thing.
Its like saying "What oil viscosity is best?"
It depends on the application.
Many wont work *AT ALL* in some applications.
For example none on the list would work in a subaru MT...
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Originally Posted By: mattri
What are the differences in additive packages?
Comparing them against each other, not for a specific vehicle.
This is a worthless thing.
Its like saying "What oil viscosity is best?"
It depends on the application.
Many wont work *AT ALL* in some applications.
For example none on the list would work in a subaru MT...
What's the best wife or girlfriend?
Blonde
Brunette
Redhead
Auburn
?
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Originally Posted By: skyactiv
My wife and I are a rare stick couple. The best manual transmission fluid I've used is Motorcraft XT-M5-QS. I have it in my GTI. It's a PAO synthetic and made in Germany. Not cheap however.
Some say it doesn't crunch like Amsoil and Redline if you read the reviews.
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Ford-XT-M5-QS-Synthetic-Transmission/dp/B000NUES82
Although not spec'd for it, I put this fluid in my Crossfire (MB SLK 320) tranny this morning. Only drove it for about 10 miles, but the 1-2 crunch was gone and downshifts seem smoother. A year ago, I tried Amsoil Synchromesh (see link) with initial improved shifts, but it degraded quickly, and the tranny reverted to it's prior bad behavior.
Interesting that this Ford syn fluid is made in Germany, distributed by Ford Dearborn MI and has label instructions in English and French. Vive la difference at least for now. We'll see how this fluid holds up, particularly when it gets cold.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...uid#Post3786737
My wife and I are a rare stick couple. The best manual transmission fluid I've used is Motorcraft XT-M5-QS. I have it in my GTI. It's a PAO synthetic and made in Germany. Not cheap however.
Some say it doesn't crunch like Amsoil and Redline if you read the reviews.
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Ford-XT-M5-QS-Synthetic-Transmission/dp/B000NUES82
Although not spec'd for it, I put this fluid in my Crossfire (MB SLK 320) tranny this morning. Only drove it for about 10 miles, but the 1-2 crunch was gone and downshifts seem smoother. A year ago, I tried Amsoil Synchromesh (see link) with initial improved shifts, but it degraded quickly, and the tranny reverted to it's prior bad behavior.
Interesting that this Ford syn fluid is made in Germany, distributed by Ford Dearborn MI and has label instructions in English and French. Vive la difference at least for now. We'll see how this fluid holds up, particularly when it gets cold.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...uid#Post3786737
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