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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 07:41 AM
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Hey guys... or gals,
I've got a 02 Z06. What do you recommend for the manual transmission oil. I'm thinking of Redline...
No racing, just a street car.
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 08:42 AM
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Royal Purple Synchromax. It's an oil made specifically for manual trans cars that specify ATF. I've tried several oils in my quest to get smoother shifting and this oil has been the best.
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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Hrm here's a scary question ...how often should manual transmision oil be changed? Taking a wild guess and thinking that time is long past for me and I better do it asap.

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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 09:50 AM
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It doesn't have to be changed as often as you think. Doing it whenever you feel like it should be more than enough. Sometimes, in fact, I have to hold myself back.
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 10:08 AM
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Sitting at 31k miles and to my knowledge it has never been changed...should I look to have that done when I do my oil? (fairly soon)

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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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i chose to use Amsoil ATD on recommendation from these forums and a couple GM V8 owners at the track. it feels a bit better than before.
any quality synthetic oil (DEXRON-approved) should work fine.
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 12:33 PM
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just got my 2002 Z06 with 36,000 miles..
should i have it done?
dont know if it has even been changed..
whats it cost to have it done???
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by c5_4_me
i chose to use Amsoil ATD on recommendation from these forums and a couple GM V8 owners at the track. it feels a bit better than before.
any quality synthetic oil (DEXRON-approved) should work fine.
Amsoil ATD here as well.
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sure do it.
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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Iv been running OEM GM stuff but thinking about putting in Royal Purple synchromax next time around.
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Thanks for the input! Royal Purple or Amsoil seems to be the best.
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Originally Posted by CraZee ZO6
Iv been running OEM GM stuff but thinking about putting in Royal Purple synchromax next time around.
I tried the new Dexron V I beleive it is called from Mobil 1. Also tried the older versions. I ran RP Synchromax inbetween. I just went back to the RP. It's the only one I've used that smooths out the synchros so that downshifts at higher rpms don't require a fight or grinding.

I also use their oil, ps fluid, and diff fluid. No complaints.

My little Celica commuter car has 2 bad synchros. I just drained it and put the RP in there too. Doesn't fix them for sure but makes them easier to deal with.
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how do you change the manual grear oil?
how much do you need of it??
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4 quarts. Drivers side there is the fill hole. Disconnect the electrical plug and unscrew. next, unscrew the drain plug. after it drains, redo the plug and fill with fluid until it starts seeping/flowing out of fill hole. redo fill plug, replug electrical plug and go. you will need a fluid pump (the kind that fits into the bottle and pumps fluid up because there is no room to pour down into the trans.
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maybe when you come in town we can do this...
just kidding..
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Another vote for Royal Purple Synchromax here. Works great.
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I have an '02 with 14000 miles, just changed the fluid to Royal Purple Syncromax. Before the change it was somewhat "notchy" and would only go into reverse with some additional pressure. Reminded me of my John Deere. Now it shifts smoothly with much less effort. I bought the RP at the local speed shop for $8 per quart. Took a little over 3 quarts. Be ready when you take the drain plug out to drain your transmission, the fluid is thin and comes out fast.
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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I put a 1/2" hose about 10 inches long on the RP bottle and was able to put bottle up beside the trans, insert the hose into the trans case and squeeze the fluid into the case. Not too messy.
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Originally Posted by stock z06
maybe when you come in town we can do this...
just kidding..
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I only bring dress clothes, lol. Otherwise I would help you! But I like to pack light.
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Originally Posted by Higgs Boson
I only bring dress clothes, lol. Otherwise I would help you! But I like to pack light.
When changing remember NOT to mix difftent types..or so Ive been told...and the only way to COMPLETLY change the fluid in the tranny is to get a flush
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