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Found it for $55/gal on Amazon. It said in description 70w80 and also in other places 75w80 so I called redline and it's the same thing the tech said. Good to know.
I will do both my mirages and let you all know when it's done and my take on it.
Here is a link to the quart bottle as well: Red Line (50204) SAE 75W80 API GL-4 Manual Transmission and Transaxle Lubricant - 1 Quart
That's a good price. Would you provide a link to the product on Amazon? I found it for almost $56/gal so it must be the same thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pryme
And it's GL-4. Someone else here used something other than GL-4 and reported their synchros started acting different.
Thanks for posting. Looking forward to hearing your results. Pictures please!
Yes that is the one I ordered! I will update when it's in. It just shipped.
And then quickly drained it back out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eggman
Apparently gl5 eats brass syncros and my shimmering drain pan filled with syncromax was enough proof for me.
Pryme, why are you changing fluid are you having issues or just messing around
Because I feel the redline is going to be far better than what's in there. And it's so cheap to do.
The gearbox on this car is okay but not smooth. On my car especially going into 4th. But all are a little notchy. Nothing Terrible though.
When I changed the engine oil and filter to M1 I noticed an immediate improvement in not hearing valve chatter so I'm going to keep the trend going to the gear box.
Also I am a believer in running it a bit to break in and changing to fresh fluid. At least on things that are easy to do.
I changed oil at 1650mi
If all your gears are significantly notchy your clutch may not be releasing 100 percent. If it always clunks into reverse, even if you pause in neutral with the clutch disengaged, you may consider checking to make sure the clutch is releasing fully. My gearbox is quite smooth in all gears.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pryme
Once in awhile you can feel it grab a gear or two in reverse. It's not real notchy. I'd describe it more as "bumps"? It's way lightly into each gear.
Regardless, redline is a superior product than whatever the factory fill is. And for 25.00 per car it's worth it to me. And gives me an excuse to go in the garage haha.
The redline came. Says 75w80 GL4 right on jug. Now I just need to find the time and put it in. I will post once it's in for a bit with impressions.
Hey Pryme what do you think about changing the oil in one transmission and leaving the other for a week or so for a comparison?
How man quarts does the transmission hold? I can't seem to find it anywhere!
1.6 Litres. The oil level should be even with the filler hole. Stick a finger tip in slightly to check.Quote:
Originally Posted by LetItMarinate
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Originally Posted by owl
Yes. Keep in mind the level should be even with the filler hole when the car is on level ground. Not when it is up on ramps. If you refill until oil leaks out of the filler hole when the front of the car is raised, you will be under-filling it.
I would have thought rotating the filler hole upwards would cause the oil level to drop from the hole, thus causing overfilling when oil is brought back to filler level. Keep in mind the filler is at the front of the transmission.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cobrajet
In any case, you have a valid point. The car should be level.
2 quarts always works for me.
I know for some this mirage gearbox shifts fine, for me it's felt a bit rough from the beginning. If your used to a Honda or BMW precision transmission experience you won't find it in a mirage. It reminds me of my 87 MR2, it's not by but works perfect if you get it right, yet it still feels disconnected and notchy. I'm sure I can put a early 2000s Hyundai Accent and most wouldn't be able to tell the shifter feel from a mirage and the accent. Other than the poor shifter feel the transmission is great, I abuse the hell out of it, stop and go and it hasn't failed yet.
The job is done. I noticed an immediate improvement and it's not just in my mind. I took it around the block and it's a lot better with redline. I will post my thoughts after a week or so of driving it.
I drained the stock fluid and measured what came out. 1.69qts is what the car calls for and that's what came out.
So I pumped the same amount back in. Done and done.
I noticed a rather dramatic improvement as well. The trans was nowhere near as notchy and balky as it was with the original fill.
I just changed the trans and motor oil. The transmission fluid amount was spot on thanks! The motor took alittle over 3 quarts which was alittle more than I was told in another post. The redline oil is night and day. The transmission shifts so smooth now I love it!
I too refilled mine with the Red Line MTL. The issue was notchiness going into second gear when cold. No problems once the transmission warmed up. The MTL has substantially eliminated the second gear notchiness when cold. I can detect no other difference in operation at this point either cold or warm. Very satisfied!
Now that I've driven awhile with the redline I must say it's wellllll worth the 25.00 to swap out the stock stuff! I will be doing my wife's mirage soon. One gallon will do 2 changes and leave some left over. So for us it's one change haha. I'll run this for 30k and get another gallon. It will it will probably take me about 5yrs to hit 30k miles though with my current commute. Haha
I only have 2,100 miles on it as of today.