[MN6]AMSOIL ATF Installed
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[MN6]AMSOIL ATF Installed
Yesterday I drained out the RP Sychromax trans fluid and refilled with the AMSOIL ATF fluid. I wasnt expecting a difference since both are top notch synthetics. (i have Amsoil in the motor and diff. So i decided to be consistent with the fluids.)
I took the car out for some "spirited" driving. Right off the bat, shifting through the gears was alot smoother and the tranny is quieter. When driving around town, the shifter just slid into each gate like butter.
Just wanted to share my experience with everyone
I took the car out for some "spirited" driving. Right off the bat, shifting through the gears was alot smoother and the tranny is quieter. When driving around town, the shifter just slid into each gate like butter.
Just wanted to share my experience with everyone
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Originally Posted by FactoryRaceCar
Cool Ike I stick to Redline stuff but would like to try Amsoil some time.
Offtopic: What clutch are you running?
I stick to Redline stuff but would like to try Amsoil some time.Offtopic: What clutch are you running?
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Originally Posted by Ikester
Yesterday I drained out the RP Sychromax trans fluid and refilled with the AMSOIL ATF fluid. I wasnt expecting a difference since both are top notch synthetics. (i have Amsoil in the motor and diff. So i decided to be consistent with the fluids.)
I took the car out for some "spirited" driving. Right off the bat, shifting through the gears was alot smoother and the tranny is quieter. When driving around town, the shifter just slid into each gate like butter.
Just wanted to share my experience with everyone
I took the car out for some "spirited" driving. Right off the bat, shifting through the gears was alot smoother and the tranny is quieter. When driving around town, the shifter just slid into each gate like butter.
Just wanted to share my experience with everyone
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I just did the same procedure, although surprisingly, I was only able to get about 3.3 quarts before it became full. It was on a level surface and I let it drain thorougly...hmm...
Anyway, took it for a spin and definitely notice a difference. The shifting feels looser. Still has that notchy feel though, unfortunately.
Anyway, took it for a spin and definitely notice a difference. The shifting feels looser. Still has that notchy feel though, unfortunately.
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Good to know. I need to change the fluid in mine one of these days and will consider the AMSOIL.
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Originally Posted by bomax
I just did the same procedure, although surprisingly, I was only able to get about 3.3 quarts before it became full. It was on a level surface and I let it drain thorougly...hmm...
Anyway, took it for a spin and definitely notice a difference. The shifting feels looser. Still has that notchy feel though, unfortunately.
Anyway, took it for a spin and definitely notice a difference. The shifting feels looser. Still has that notchy feel though, unfortunately.
you should switch to hurst shifter..zero notchiness..just solid throws!
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you should try it again when its time to see if its because of the FRESH new synthetic fluid or its really because its amsoil instead of royal purple.
Everytime I change my engine fluid with RP it feels better. Its because I got used to the oil that had 3K+ on it. Just a thought.
Everytime I change my engine fluid with RP it feels better. Its because I got used to the oil that had 3K+ on it. Just a thought.
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Thanks for sharing the results with us.
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Originally Posted by CraZee ZO6
you should try it again when its time to see if its because of the FRESH new synthetic fluid or its really because its amsoil instead of royal purple.
Everytime I change my engine fluid with RP it feels better. Its because I got used to the oil that had 3K+ on it. Just a thought.
Everytime I change my engine fluid with RP it feels better. Its because I got used to the oil that had 3K+ on it. Just a thought.
1. I only put it RP in there in May right before CI-7. I guess the test would be if the smoothness holds out.
2. One thing that I noticed was that royal purple fluid for whatever reason made my trans louder when cruising on the highway. i could hear some slight whining from the gears. I figured, its prob from all the hard driving I do with this car, its expected.
guess what...no more whine!
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Originally Posted by bikesmith
so which lube would i buy for my mn6? is it the MTG lube or ATF? thanks, dave
Its GM Dexron III specification exactly what the MN6 calls for.
PS- get the hand pump too which plugs right into the bottle. So much easier to refill with that.
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
nice. I am using Redline products for Diff and tranny, but going to Amsoil for oil.
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Originally Posted by Ikester
Good move wicked, I wonder if your avg oil temps on the track will be lower.
I will probably send it out to the lab after a weekend on the track and see the differences.
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
I really dont think so. The oil will heat the same, but I would like to see how much the Amsoil breaks down compared to M1 or other brands.
I will probably send it out to the lab after a weekend on the track and see the differences.
I will probably send it out to the lab after a weekend on the track and see the differences.
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Originally Posted by bikesmith
so which lube would i buy for my mn6? is it the MTG lube or ATF? thanks, dave
Interestingly, the AMSOIL recommendation for the T56 tranny in the Dodge Viper is the MTG so the MTG would probably work just fine in our tranny as well, but... you'd be outside the owner's manual requirements. I recommend sticking with the ATF.