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View Poll Results: Which gear lube do you think is better for that infamous 2nd gear or 3rd gear grind?
Red line MT-90
36.36%
Mobil 1 75-90
18.18%
other
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Old 07-17-2004, 04:46 PM
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i would like to get everyones opinion or facts on this because i am going to change mine out this week to try and solve my grind prob.
If you choose other please post what lube you feel is best.
Thanks in advance
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Originally Posted by Super Ninja,Jul 17 2004, 04:46 PM
i would like to get everyones opinion or facts on this because i am going to change mine out this week to try and solve my grind prob.
If you choose other please post what lube you feel is best.
Thanks in advance
Are you changing your transmission fluid or your rear end? In the tranny, I use Honda MTF. In the differential I use AMSOIL.

Your poll didn't take my vote.

See: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=195574
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Originally Posted by Sideways,Jul 17 2004, 04:57 PM
Are you changing your transmission fluid or your rear end? In the tranny, I use Honda MTF. In the differential I use AMSOIL.

Your poll didn't take my vote.

See: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=195574
Would the rear diff have any affect on the grind? I am not sure, i am still learning about my S2000. but i will take any advice on the Lube question Thanks
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Well, for the gear grind, you would try a different transmission oil. On that note, do NOT put Mobil1 75W-90 in the transmission, only in the differential. MT-90 and Honda MTF is ok for the tranny. I've heard good things from my customers about Redline MT-90 for curing the gear grind.
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No, the dif fluid will not affect the gear grind. go with Redline, AND...adjust the clutch rod under the dash to zero freeplay, and it will likely resolve the grind. Has worked many times for me on lot's of S's..
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You're asking about apples and oranges. I don't think that mobil-1 75w-90 gear oil going to do your transmission any good. The tranny needs a GL-4 oil, the rear diff a GL-5 and the two are not interchangeable in this car.

My choice for the transmission is Redline MT-90 btw. Works for me on the track and in this hot Vegas summer.
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I also use redline mt90. It's great here in the heat!

The mobil 1 your talking about is for the diff. I know I used to use it back there before switching to LE. Here is the info for it http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS...t_LS_75W-90.asp

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Tranny gets Honda OEM MTF in my car and Royal Purple gear oil in the diff.
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Redline MTL for the tranny
LE607 for the diff
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I thought about royal purple, but i have always heard good about the redline MT-90
thanks everyone for your info
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