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Old 11-13-2010, 09:50 PM #1
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Manual Trans Gear Oil
Those of you with manual transmissions in your 4runners. The owners manual calls for a GL-4 or GL-5. Do yourself a favor and only use GL-4. GL-5 has a higher sulfur content. This can cause harder shifting and excessive wear on brass parts like your syncros. I switched to Redline MT-90 Red Line Synthetic Oil - Gear Oil for Manual Transmissions - MT-90 75W90 GL-4 Gear Oil about 6 months ago. I did notice improved shifting within the first few days. Now? WOW! I had to stop and think about how hard it was to get into gear at times but now it slips into every gear without any problems.

Make the change!
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sorry to bring up an old thread but i'm looking to do a manual trans flush this weekend on my "new" 2000 Sport edition w/ 122k miles. Can anybody else comment on what fluids to use for MT?
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sorry to bring up an old thread but i'm looking to do a manual trans flush this weekend on my "new" 2000 Sport edition w/ 122k miles. Can anybody else comment on what fluids to use for MT?
My vote is for Redline MT as well. I have put about 600 miles on since I changed it and it shifts really well.
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only use GL-4. GL-5 has a higher sulfur content. This can cause harder shifting and excessive wear on brass parts like your syncros.
CONFIRMED: I just RE-checked my manual and it says to use GL-4 in the transmission.

transmission = GL-4 75W-90 (3.5 qts.)
transfer case = GL-5 75W-90 (1.5 qts.)
differentials = GL-5 80W-90 (2.0 qts. front, 2.5 qts. rear)
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I just put in Valvoline Synthetic 75W-90.

Will this cause problems?
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He says it will if it's GL-5. ... is it?
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I believe it is GL-5. I'll have to see if shifting gets worse and maybe to the switch to MT-90.
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GL-5 is for the transfer case and differentials.

GL-4 for transmission.

High-dollar Red Line synthetic GL-4. It turns out that if you REALLY want GL-4 for your transmission, you're pretty much stuck going with that Red Line full synthetic..

I can't seem to find a non-synthetic GL-4 (let alone GL-4 in general by any other brand name other than Red Line or Royal Purple)
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Redline, Pennzoil, Amsoil, Royal Purple all make GL4 manual trans oil. I have used Redline MT90. It is really worth the extra $2-3 per quart versus non-synthetic as it will shear less and last a long time.
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I just bought 3 quarts of Red Line MT-90 (GL-4 75W-90)

Thanks for giving me the heads-up, other wise I'd have slammed GL-5 in my transmission.
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I just bought 3 quarts of Red Line MT-90 (GL-4 75W-90)

Thanks for giving me the heads-up, other wise I'd have slammed GL-5 in my transmission.
You can easily run the Redline 2x what a dino oil would run.
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You can easily run the Redline 2x what a dino oil would run.
miles? time?

what do you mean?
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Can some one give me a link to instructions to do the swap? Thanks!
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Ok I got a stock 95 how do u guys refill the trans after draining it?
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Ok I got a stock 95 how do u guys refill the trans after draining it?
I unbolted my shifter out and poured the oil right down into the tranny. Just make sure to get the right amount in
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