OEM tranny fluid - LotusTalk

titleist1 · 02-09-2009, 11:08 AM

What does Lotus use as OEM fluid in the transmission?? I switched to Mobil 1 75w-90. I think I want to go back to OEM. I want to try and see if this will help my 2 to 3 upshift grind.
Thanks, Adam.

choi0706 · 02-10-2009, 07:04 PM

mobil1 is too thin.. so is motul.. try royal purple

titleist1 · 02-11-2009, 06:43 AM

Thanks. I will read up on it. I have read a bunch of what people are using, it is very difficult to decide what to switch to. Adam.

fpitas · 02-11-2009, 12:27 PM

I'm using Redline MT90. After changing from the factory fluid, the shifting is much smoother.

borat · 02-11-2009, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fpitas

I'm using Redline MT90. After changing from the factory fluid, the shifting is much smoother.

ditto

titleist1 · 02-12-2009, 05:11 AM

I will go with the MT 90 and see what happens. At least I have 9 months of warranty left in case it is something worse. Thanks, Adam.

mrcarcrazy · 02-23-2009, 08:42 AM

Where are you guys buying Redline MT 90?

Based on what I've found thus far, shipping from an internet company is going to cost me as much as the oil itself.

EDIT: Summit Racing has good shipping prices. manual says 2.3 qts but I've read a few ppl saying 2qts. do I need to buy the 3rd Qt?

SweetDaddyD · 02-23-2009, 09:43 AM

+1 for the Redline MT90.

It was kind of hassle squeezing it up into the tranny though, I'm sure someone here has a better method than what I used.

yellowlotus · 02-23-2009, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fpitas

I'm using Redline MT90. After changing from the factory fluid, the shifting is much smoother.

i put it in too,but id didnt help the shft grind from 2 to 3,but it is the best stuff out there

titleist1 · 02-23-2009, 12:45 PM

I got mine from Pegasus Auto Racing, just google them. I paid $10.99 per Qt. I went through them because they also had the brake fluid I wanted, so I ordered everthing together. My upshift grind seems a little better but it has only been a week since putting in the MT-90. mrcarcrazy you will need the 3 Qts, unfortunately you will have about .6 Qt left over.
Keith, whenever you want the brake bleeder kit let me know.

Adam

mrcarcrazy · 02-23-2009, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by titleist1

I got mine from Pegasus Auto Racing, just google them. I paid $10.99 per Qt. I went through them because they also had the brake fluid I wanted, so I ordered everthing together. My upshift grind seems a little better but it has only been a week since putting in the MT-90. mrcarcrazy you will need the 3 Qts, unfortunately you will have about .6 Qt left over.
Keith, whenever you want the brake bleeder kit let me know.

Adam

Thank you sir!

tommyc · 02-23-2009, 01:24 PM

As far as getting it in you can purchase a gear lube pump at any boating store. It comes with a clear hose and adapter for the lower drive on a boat. I just took the adapter off and put the tube into the fill hole and pumped until fluid started to come out. Wait I know there will be a comment about that! Has worked on all my cars past and present. Very neat as well. +1 for the redline as well. Great stuff. Hope this helps.

choi0706 · 02-23-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SweetDaddyD

+1 for the Redline MT90.

It was kind of hassle squeezing it up into the tranny though, I'm sure someone here has a better method than what I used.

a long flexible funnel..

do it from the top..

titleist1 · 02-23-2009, 03:32 PM

The gear lube pump I got at Walmart was specifically for boats. That particular one did not fit in the Redline qt bottle. I had to carefully cut the top of the bottle so the pump tube would reach the bottom of the qt bottle. But in the end it did the job.

Rei · 02-25-2009, 04:31 PM

Best combo is Redline MT90 and just a little bit of Redline Shock Proof. The shock proof helps the fluid stick to the gears just enough so they are always lubricated. Remember to flush your trans fluid least once a year your syncros with thank you.

voodoocat · 03-07-2009, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrcarcrazy

Where are you guys buying Redline MT 90?

Based on what I've found thus far, shipping from an internet company is going to cost me as much as the oil itself.

EDIT: Summit Racing has good shipping prices. manual says 2.3 qts but I've read a few ppl saying 2qts. do I need to buy the 3rd Qt?

Wow the MT-90 made big difference, shift goes in a lot smoother. Thank you for everyone's feedback.
With the ramp, exactly 2qts went in (and dribbled out of plug hole), returning the 3rd bottle...

02-09-2009, 11:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
titleist1 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cumming, GA/Coal Region of NEPA Posts: 207	OEM tranny fluid What does Lotus use as OEM fluid in the transmission?? I switched to Mobil 1 75w-90. I think I want to go back to OEM. I want to try and see if this will help my 2 to 3 upshift grind. Thanks, Adam. __________________ 2006 Canyon Red Elise, Touring, Starshield, Micro mirror, Shower cap, Trunk bootie, Driving lights 2005 Volvo V50 T5 (traded) 2006 Kawaski Ninja 500 2009 Acura TSX

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choi0706 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston/Austin Posts: 4,228	mobil1 is too thin.. so is motul.. try royal purple __________________ Jay-05' ST, HT, Touring Red Rally Ready

02-11-2009, 06:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
titleist1 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cumming, GA/Coal Region of NEPA Posts: 207	Thanks. I will read up on it. I have read a bunch of what people are using, it is very difficult to decide what to switch to. Adam. __________________ 2006 Canyon Red Elise, Touring, Starshield, Micro mirror, Shower cap, Trunk bootie, Driving lights 2005 Volvo V50 T5 (traded) 2006 Kawaski Ninja 500 2009 Acura TSX

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fpitas User, Registered Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 1,832	I'm using Redline MT90. After changing from the factory fluid, the shifting is much smoother. __________________ Francis 2006 Chrome Orange Elise: LSD/TC, Nitron SAs with 425/650 springs, BWR 7/8" Front Bar, Eliseparts bumpsteer kit, VF Stage 2, 2bular Header + Sport Cat + 8x24 GT3 Muffler, ECU Tune by Jermaine, Smaay's fuel rail, ACT XT clutch, Saikou Michi dual catch can, Moroso pan, Manly's mount inserts & FF Engine Damper 2000 Black Integra Type R: - 213,000 miles...running again!

02-12-2009, 05:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
titleist1 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cumming, GA/Coal Region of NEPA Posts: 207	I will go with the MT 90 and see what happens. At least I have 9 months of warranty left in case it is something worse. Thanks, Adam. __________________ 2006 Canyon Red Elise, Touring, Starshield, Micro mirror, Shower cap, Trunk bootie, Driving lights 2005 Volvo V50 T5 (traded) 2006 Kawaski Ninja 500 2009 Acura TSX

02-23-2009, 08:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
mrcarcrazy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 690	Where are you guys buying Redline MT 90? Based on what I've found thus far, shipping from an internet company is going to cost me as much as the oil itself. EDIT: Summit Racing has good shipping prices. manual says 2.3 qts but I've read a few ppl saying 2qts. do I need to buy the 3rd Qt? __________________ 2005 Magnetic Blue Elise - "the Lotus" (original I know) 2001 Jeep Wrangler - "soul crusher". If you dont GET it after you drive it, then you dont GET it - serpent

02-23-2009, 09:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	+1 for the Redline MT90. It was kind of hassle squeezing it up into the tranny though, I'm sure someone here has a better method than what I used.

02-23-2009, 12:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
titleist1 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cumming, GA/Coal Region of NEPA Posts: 207	I got mine from Pegasus Auto Racing, just google them. I paid $10.99 per Qt. I went through them because they also had the brake fluid I wanted, so I ordered everthing together. My upshift grind seems a little better but it has only been a week since putting in the MT-90. mrcarcrazy you will need the 3 Qts, unfortunately you will have about .6 Qt left over. Keith, whenever you want the brake bleeder kit let me know. Adam __________________ 2006 Canyon Red Elise, Touring, Starshield, Micro mirror, Shower cap, Trunk bootie, Driving lights 2005 Volvo V50 T5 (traded) 2006 Kawaski Ninja 500 2009 Acura TSX

02-23-2009, 01:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
tommyc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: wellington, Fl Posts: 115	As far as getting it in you can purchase a gear lube pump at any boating store. It comes with a clear hose and adapter for the lower drive on a boat. I just took the adapter off and put the tube into the fill hole and pumped until fluid started to come out. Wait I know there will be a comment about that! Has worked on all my cars past and present. Very neat as well. +1 for the redline as well. Great stuff. Hope this helps. __________________ 05 elise graphite sport touring BWR s/c Charliex tune 90 eclipse gsx 420 whp sold 04 civic si

02-23-2009, 03:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
titleist1 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cumming, GA/Coal Region of NEPA Posts: 207	The gear lube pump I got at Walmart was specifically for boats. That particular one did not fit in the Redline qt bottle. I had to carefully cut the top of the bottle so the pump tube would reach the bottom of the qt bottle. But in the end it did the job. __________________ 2006 Canyon Red Elise, Touring, Starshield, Micro mirror, Shower cap, Trunk bootie, Driving lights 2005 Volvo V50 T5 (traded) 2006 Kawaski Ninja 500 2009 Acura TSX

02-25-2009, 04:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rei Lotus/TRD Geek Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond WA Posts: 623	Best combo is Redline MT90 and just a little bit of Redline Shock Proof. The shock proof helps the fluid stick to the gears just enough so they are always lubricated. Remember to flush your trans fluid least once a year your syncros with thank you. __________________ Kids in the Back seat causes Accidents Accidents in the Back Seat causes Kids Moral Stick with a Two Seater

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