Redline MT-90 / MTL Mix
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I picked up a quart of MTL and MT-90 earlier today. I'm planning on putting in the full quart of MT-90, then however much MTL fits in with a slight overfill.
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I picked up a quart of MTL and MT-90 earlier today. I'm planning on putting in the full quart of MT-90, then however much MTL fits in with a slight overfill.
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I'm also planning on mixing the MTL and MT-90. I'll probably get around to it this weekend.
My question is, if I don't autocross and only run my car from time to time, how often should I change out this fluid?
My question is, if I don't autocross and only run my car from time to time, how often should I change out this fluid?
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Put in 50/50 blend of MTL/MT-90 this A.M.
Was a pretty crisp day, and cold shifting was fine after 60 seconds or so. Had no problem getting 2 qts in by lifting the drivers side with a jack, putting in front and rear jackstands, and filling with a small gear oil pump in that position.
I did level out the car while draining, though, to remove as much of the old fluid as possible.
For the rear end, red-line recommended against shock-proof for a street driven car; they claimed the "gel structure" that they use to get it to cling to the gears gives it less than optimal cold weather characteristics. So I used synthetic 75W/90, Mobil one. The factory fill diff oil that came out didn't look too bad, even after 20K miles.
Was a pretty crisp day, and cold shifting was fine after 60 seconds or so. Had no problem getting 2 qts in by lifting the drivers side with a jack, putting in front and rear jackstands, and filling with a small gear oil pump in that position.
I did level out the car while draining, though, to remove as much of the old fluid as possible.
For the rear end, red-line recommended against shock-proof for a street driven car; they claimed the "gel structure" that they use to get it to cling to the gears gives it less than optimal cold weather characteristics. So I used synthetic 75W/90, Mobil one. The factory fill diff oil that came out didn't look too bad, even after 20K miles.
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Originally posted by pfb
Was a pretty crisp day, and cold shifting was fine after 60 seconds or so. Had no problem getting 2 qts in by lifting the drivers side with a jack, putting in front and rear jackstands, and filling with a small gear oil pump in that position.
Was a pretty crisp day, and cold shifting was fine after 60 seconds or so. Had no problem getting 2 qts in by lifting the drivers side with a jack, putting in front and rear jackstands, and filling with a small gear oil pump in that position.
Lifting from the driver's side sounds like it should be easier then lifting the back of the car up to put 2 qts. in. I'll try that the next time. Thanx!
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I am starting to wish I had tried a 75% MT-90 / 25% MTL mixture. I have driven about 400 miles with the new fluid, and I've noticed that the cold shifting is still great, but it doesn't really get to a "perfect" feel, like it did a week ago, or like the straight MT-90 did (fully warmed).
I still think this is a good choice for cold climates, but I will go back to straight MT-90 as soon as winter ends.
I still think this is a good choice for cold climates, but I will go back to straight MT-90 as soon as winter ends.
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I think that a 75-25 Mt 90-MtL should work well exc in cold climates (Rockies or canuckistan, go MTL) I'm running GM Synchromesh Friction Modified and I love it over Honda MTF II.
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