5spd Tranny Fluid???

Manual transmissions don't have a dip stick. You have to do the "digital" test...just like a proctologist!

How to check the fluid level on a manual transmission.
Park on a level spot.
Pull the fill bolt.
Insert finger and test the level. It should be within a 1/4" from the top of the fill hole. If not, top off.

Since yer changing the gear oil in yer transmission...I would highly recommend that you pull the fill bolt first. Seems the person who puts that on fer Toyota is trained to apply gorilla force in putting it on. Once you git that off, you should be able to pull the drain bolt to drain.

Thread revival!!!!.....

So I wanted to know what is the best recommended MTF???

Or what would you guys recommend???

i run 90 weight in my camry. just because i had a 50 gallon drum sitting at my shop . lol.

Who makes it? Also...whats the difference between weights? Does the Diff take the same fluid?

I use the cheapie 85W Autozone brand or Oreilly's I can't remember which one...

I hate getting that crap on my hands - it has a very distincitive reek about it:thumbsdow Good thing it only needs replacement every blue moon!

If gear oil is what it takes, I'd use Valvoline SynPower meeting MT-1-GL5 but Mobil1 only meets GL5. BTW, I don't use Mobil-1 gear oils or greases. IMO they're not up to Valvoline.

Maybe 75W-90 will do? I think it's about $9/qt at O'Reilly's. The dino stuff is like $4/qt.

Edit: Right, as RX7 mentioned, some require GL4 for yellow metal and synchronized MT.

Is Redline or Royal Purple good for Gear Oil....I do like Royal Purple Motor Oil...but have never used their MTF....

I too HATE the smell of gear oil...u should smell what the oil in a lower unit for a boat outboard engine smells like...stinks for MONTHS.....I soaked my hoodie sleeve in it and couldnt get the smell off my arm for almost 4 days......had to throw the hoodie away.....:headbang:

Sweet....Once I get me new cam at the end of the month...this is one of the first things im doing...:thumbsup:

Personally for me, Redline products over RP. But I do not buy boutique if I can find similar products on store shelves.

I wonder if it's the olefin sulfide that stinks.

jtex2717 said:

Is Redline or Royal Purple good for Gear Oil....I do like Royal Purple Motor Oil...but have never used their MTF....

I too HATE the smell of gear oil...u should smell what the oil in a lower unit for a boat outboard engine smells like...stinks for MONTHS.....I soaked my hoodie sleeve in it and couldnt get the smell off my arm for almost 4 days......had to throw the hoodie away.....:headbang:

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Manual transmission shift best with gear oils that are designed for synchro function.

All those rear-end GL5 gear oils are a compromise.

I usually use Amsoil MTG or Redline MT90. Both are GL4 75w90 gear oils specifically designed for MT usage.

Other good gear oils for your manual transmission are: Eneos MTF, Silkolene Silktran, Idemitsu MTF, Ford's XT-4-QGL or XT-M5-QS or XT-75W90-QGT, Nissan 999MP-MTF00P, Hyundai/Kia 08950-00020, GM 12346190, Chrysler 4637579, Redline 75w90NS, MotulGear300, Stalube GL4 85w90, Torco RTF...

I would avoid ANY GL5 LSD gear oil. Read the label as most sold at local stores are just that. LSD additive isn't friendly to quality synchro action. Cheap GL5 additives can cause yellow metal corrosion.

With a capacity of only 3 quarts, and a change interval of almost never, its wise to invest the $30 for a quality gear oil designed for manual transmissions.

Jtex... you know to NEVER fill anything through the dipstick, right?