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Enders.S13 · 02-16-2012, 08:13 PM

I bought three bottles of MasterPro trans fluid for my 90 240sx KA24DE and on the back it says it covers G4 and G5 service. I know I need G4 for the transmission. But whats confusing me is on the front it just says G5 fluid. I don't want it to eat my synchros up. If I can get a little clarification that would be awesome.

Frank_Jaeger · 02-16-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Enders.S13

I bought three bottles of MasterPro trans fluid for my 90 240sx KA24DE and on the back it says it covers G4 and G5 service. I know I need G4 for the transmission. But whats confusing me is on the front it just says G5 fluid. I don't want it to eat my synchros up. If I can get a little clarification that would be awesome.

I've read a lot about people swearing for and against G5 fluids. I think only certain brands are okay. Wait for someone with firsthand experience to chime in about MasterPro.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 02-16-2012, 09:44 PM

I only run GL4 specific oil...

Enders.S13 · 02-16-2012, 09:54 PM

Well there was Royal Purple that said it could be used for G4 and G5 applications but that shit was like 21 dollars a bottle. I heard Redline is really good though.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 02-16-2012, 09:58 PM

If you can wait...order this...

*wangan_cruiser* · 02-16-2012, 10:02 PM

redline mt90 for manual transmission is good. shifts smooth and easy on synchros. been running on it for 5 yrs from my first hatch and my current one. no problem. need 2 and 1/2 bottle to fill the transmission up.

rcdad123 · 02-16-2012, 11:20 PM

gl5 has an additive for limited slip differentials. i have never heard of gl5 messing up synchros.

Enders.S13 · 02-17-2012, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rcdad123

gl5 has an additive for limited slip differentials. i have never heard of gl5 messing up synchros.

Then again I saw it on Nico lol. I'm going to try and see where I can pick up some redline or the AMS fluid.

Enders.S13 · 02-17-2012, 01:19 PM

Called the dealership and they said they have no idea about the difference between the two.

driftxninja · 02-17-2012, 08:30 PM

i used gl5 in my 91 s13. fucked up my sychros bad. then i got a different 240 an 89 and used Penzoil Synchro mesh worked great. only like 7 bucks a bottle at auto zone. used that on multiple 240s never a problem

Enders.S13 · 02-18-2012, 03:08 PM

I'm returning this stuff and ordering redline MT-90 GL4 specific trans fluid.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 02-18-2012, 04:02 PM

My SR tranny hated RP...shit would grind cold in the mornings and catch 2nd once in a while. Went and used AMSOIL, smooth like buttah...

Enders.S13 · 02-18-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

My SR tranny hated RP...shit would grind cold in the mornings and catch 2nd once in a while. Went and used AMSOIL, smooth like buttah...

Yeah right now it grinds just a tad but then sometimes it won't and it'll go right into gear no problem. It feels really notchy too.

02-16-2012, 08:13 PM	#1
Enders.S13 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 30 Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Trans fluid help I bought three bottles of MasterPro trans fluid for my 90 240sx KA24DE and on the back it says it covers G4 and G5 service. I know I need G4 for the transmission. But whats confusing me is on the front it just says G5 fluid. I don't want it to eat my synchros up. If I can get a little clarification that would be awesome.

02-16-2012, 09:44 PM	#3
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I only run GL4 specific oil... __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

02-16-2012, 09:58 PM	#5
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	If you can wait...order this... __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

02-18-2012, 04:02 PM	#12
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	My SR tranny hated RP...shit would grind cold in the mornings and catch 2nd once in a while. Went and used AMSOIL, smooth like buttah... __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

02-16-2012, 09:54 PM	#4
Enders.S13 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 30 Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well there was Royal Purple that said it could be used for G4 and G5 applications but that shit was like 21 dollars a bottle. I heard Redline is really good though.

02-16-2012, 10:02 PM	#6
wangan_cruiser kouki man Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: downtown oakland,ca Age: 39 Posts: 3,535 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	redline mt90 for manual transmission is good. shifts smooth and easy on synchros. been running on it for 5 yrs from my first hatch and my current one. no problem. need 2 and 1/2 bottle to fill the transmission up.

02-16-2012, 11:20 PM	#7
rcdad123 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: san diego Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	gl5 has an additive for limited slip differentials. i have never heard of gl5 messing up synchros.

02-17-2012, 01:19 PM	#9
Enders.S13 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 30 Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Called the dealership and they said they have no idea about the difference between the two.

02-17-2012, 08:30 PM	#10
driftxninja Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ventura Posts: 153 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i used gl5 in my 91 s13. fucked up my sychros bad. then i got a different 240 an 89 and used Penzoil Synchro mesh worked great. only like 7 bucks a bottle at auto zone. used that on multiple 240s never a problem

02-18-2012, 03:08 PM	#11
Enders.S13 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 30 Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm returning this stuff and ordering redline MT-90 GL4 specific trans fluid.