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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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What would you reccomend in the Motul Brand?

Gear Competition


100% Synthetic

Specially formulated for gearboxes and limited-slip differential of racing cars. Excellent stability at high temperatures.
MOTUL exclusive technology approved in extreme endurance racing conditions : 24H du Mans, japanese GT Championship, on HEWLAND and X-TRAC gearboxes.
API GL-5


Gear 300 75W90

100% Synthetic

For gearboxes, differential of high performances and racing cars.
0% Shear loss.
Improved efficiency
API GL-5.
MIL-L-2105D.


Motylgear 75W80

Technosynthese

Smooth shifting
API GL-4 et GL-5
MIL-L-2105D


Motylgear 75W90

Technosynthese

Smooth shifting. High temperature stability.
API GL-4 et GL-5
MIL-L-2105D


Gearbox 80W90

Mineral

Reinforced with M0S2. Particularly recommended for heavily loaded gearboxes.
API GL-4 and GL-5.
MIL-L-2105D.


HD 80W90

Mineral

API GL-4 et GL-5
MIL-L-2105D


Gear MB 80W

Mineral

API GL-4
MB 235.1

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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 08:55 PM
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I wouldn't put any GL-5 rated fluid in the tranny, even if it's dually rated GL-4. Not guarenteed to be yellow metal safe and can damage the syncros. Some people have used GL-5 fluids with brass synchros with no issues, but it's not worth the risk to me.

As for differential fluid you have more flexibility. Anything that meets honda specs should be fine. However I would be wary of the competition fluid if you plan to drive your car much on the street. The competition fluid may require more frequent changes than a more streetable fluid. The competition fluid may protect 'better' but may not last as long.
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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I can change it, I need a good track oil, and also a good street oil
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 04:51 AM
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If you want a good track oil try NEO synthetic. They're located in Signal Hill. A lot of professional teams in Japan and europe use their oils. If you call baker precision ask for Hung he'll help you out.

www.bakerprecision.com
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 09:48 AM
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thanks for the info... I have heard of them as well.
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 12:20 PM
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Motul oil's are superb. Myself and a number of highish BHP Impreza guys use them.

Smells like bubble gum

In the Honda I use 5W40 V300 oil, but we have colder climates in the UK than most in the US.

Not sure on the gear oil as I use Silkolene in that.

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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 03:58 PM
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All of those weights are too heavy to work properly in the transmission right? But in the diff., they will work well.
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 04:33 PM
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make sure you use ONLY GL-5 rated fluid in the diff
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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which one would you reccomend? Have to tell them which one I want to use, I have no clue on the diff fluid which one is good?
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 02:29 AM
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Gear 300 75W90

BTW it is also safe for yellow metals
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