trans fluid for NA 91 2.2 CONFUSION

olderiget · 07-30-2009, 04:27 PM

I found a thread on this and it was in conflict with my owners manual. My manual for the 5sfe says Dexron II which is GM automatic trans fluid but many posts suggest heavy weights like 75-90 or 80-90 gear oil. This seems very thick compared to Dexron II or equivalent? Someone suggested Pennsoil Synchromesh or something like that. Royal Purple was mentioned but my main confusion is around weight? can someone clarify this. Thanks

sw21 · 07-31-2009, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Levi

There was a revision for which tranny oil to use for mr2s. Dexron II is no longer recommended by Toyota. For the 5s tranny your fine using 75W-90 Synchromesh, Royal purple oil, or redline MT-90

What he said +1

Medusa · 07-31-2009, 12:26 AM

Many people have had a lot of success with the Redline MT-90, if your tranny is clunky or grinding the MT-90 seems to really help out with that.

TomsMR2 · 07-31-2009, 02:32 AM

ive used redline and synchromesh in two 91's. the royal purple was a waste of money and incomparable to redline!

olderiget · 07-31-2009, 02:26 PM

I tried 6 parts places and no Redline so I settled on the Pennzoil Synchromesh and recognize no difference but it shifted fine before- I just wanted to make sure I had clean fluid since I just bought the car. What came out was definitely pretty black and had that famous burned Dexron smell. I was given a bit if backyard advise from another owner and he said he used the Pennzoil and then mixed about 4-8 ounces of Lucas Transmission oil additive - the Lucas bottle said OK for all transmission types to help with seal and gasket conditioning. I guess it cannot hurt so I did this since I got the Lucas for free. Again no difference noticed. Thanks to those who repsonded. First 4 weeks of owning the 91 and so far still a blast and holding up fine.

Medusa · 07-31-2009, 05:21 PM

I've never seen Redline in any stores, you have to order it online.

nocashrider · 08-03-2009, 05:59 AM

I know carquest auto parts stocks it but usually only a limited amount but i talked to the manager and he was able to order me a case of it from the their warehouse and i had it a couple hours later

07-30-2009, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
olderiget No Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	trans fluid for NA 91 2.2 CONFUSION I found a thread on this and it was in conflict with my owners manual. My manual for the 5sfe says Dexron II which is GM automatic trans fluid but many posts suggest heavy weights like 75-90 or 80-90 gear oil. This seems very thick compared to Dexron II or equivalent? Someone suggested Pennsoil Synchromesh or something like that. Royal Purple was mentioned but my main confusion is around weight? can someone clarify this. Thanks

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07-31-2009, 12:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Medusa Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 623 Thanks: 9 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Many people have had a lot of success with the Redline MT-90, if your tranny is clunky or grinding the MT-90 seems to really help out with that.

07-31-2009, 02:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
TomsMR2 Formerly Tom Brokaw Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,497 Thanks: 8 Thanked 233 Times in 168 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	ive used redline and synchromesh in two 91's. the royal purple was a waste of money and incomparable to redline!

07-31-2009, 02:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
olderiget No Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I tried 6 parts places and no Redline so I settled on the Pennzoil Synchromesh and recognize no difference but it shifted fine before- I just wanted to make sure I had clean fluid since I just bought the car. What came out was definitely pretty black and had that famous burned Dexron smell. I was given a bit if backyard advise from another owner and he said he used the Pennzoil and then mixed about 4-8 ounces of Lucas Transmission oil additive - the Lucas bottle said OK for all transmission types to help with seal and gasket conditioning. I guess it cannot hurt so I did this since I got the Lucas for free. Again no difference noticed. Thanks to those who repsonded. First 4 weeks of owning the 91 and so far still a blast and holding up fine.

07-31-2009, 05:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Medusa Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 623 Thanks: 9 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I've never seen Redline in any stores, you have to order it online.

08-03-2009, 05:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
nocashrider Get your own tank Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Puyallup Posts: 102 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I know carquest auto parts stocks it but usually only a limited amount but i talked to the manager and he was able to order me a case of it from the their warehouse and i had it a couple hours later