6 speed manual trans. oil change
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The owners manual states that the 997 manual transmission fluid needs to be changed at 120,000 miles. BMW's E 46 M3's have their first transmission oil and differential oil changed at 1200 miles to remove the initial "break-in" metal debris . What do you auto experts recommend for preventive maintenance of our transmission?
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Sorry to bring this post up from the dead, But I did a search and found nothing. Does anyone know what Brand of trans. fluid is recommended by Porsche to use in our 6-speed gear box's?? I have a 997.1 factory service tech manual it only states the amount of fluid, but not the brand? Trans. fluid quantity is 3.1 qts. trans. fluid change quantity is 2.8 qts. Only trans. fluid approved by Porsche is to be used. Now which fluids are approved![Confused](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
I have been using RedLine synthetic MTL and ATF in all my past and current cars, and it works just fine. I still would like to know what Porsche uses in these 6-speed gearbox's.
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I have been using RedLine synthetic MTL and ATF in all my past and current cars, and it works just fine. I still would like to know what Porsche uses in these 6-speed gearbox's.
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Interesting I just went to the RedLine web sit and they recommend 75W90NS GL-5 gear oil for Porsche's.
http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=47&pcid=7
I still would like to know what is in our 997's from the factory
http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=47&pcid=7
I still would like to know what is in our 997's from the factory
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OEM is either Mobilube PTX or Shell Transaxle. Neither is available for direct purchase by consumers in the US. They are pretty close to 75W90 but not the same as normal 75W90 oils (I went and found the data sheets at some point and the viscosity at various temperatures is quite different).
see https://rennlist.com/forums/996-gt2-...l-for-gt3.html
for example. (though beware, GT3 transmission is not the same)
Easiest way to get the right stuff is to ask your dealer or get it from Sunset or Suncoast.
see https://rennlist.com/forums/996-gt2-...l-for-gt3.html
for example. (though beware, GT3 transmission is not the same)
Easiest way to get the right stuff is to ask your dealer or get it from Sunset or Suncoast.
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Ooo ooo , I think I just figured out what the OEM fill is.
Check out the OEM "Shell Transaxle" data sheet here :
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...-75w-90-a.html
Then check out the Shell Helix Racing 75W90 here :
http://www.shell-racing.com.au/shell..._gear_oil.html
exact same specs :
Viscosity Grade SAE 75W-90
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C 81 mm2/s
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C 14.9 mm2/s
Viscosity Index 194
Dynamic Viscosity @ –40°C 35,000 mPas
Density @ 15°C 876 kg/m3 3
Flash Point COC 206°C
Pour Point –48°C
Steel Corrosion DIN ISO7120A 0
Check out the OEM "Shell Transaxle" data sheet here :
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...-75w-90-a.html
Then check out the Shell Helix Racing 75W90 here :
http://www.shell-racing.com.au/shell..._gear_oil.html
exact same specs :
Viscosity Grade SAE 75W-90
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C 81 mm2/s
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C 14.9 mm2/s
Viscosity Index 194
Dynamic Viscosity @ –40°C 35,000 mPas
Density @ 15°C 876 kg/m3 3
Flash Point COC 206°C
Pour Point –48°C
Steel Corrosion DIN ISO7120A 0
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OEM is either Mobilube PTX or Shell Transaxle. Neither is available for direct purchase by consumers in the US. They are pretty close to 75W90 but not the same as normal 75W90 oils (I went and found the data sheets at some point and the viscosity at various temperatures is quite different).
see https://rennlist.com/forums/996-gt2-...l-for-gt3.html
for example. (though beware, GT3 transmission is not the same)
Easiest way to get the right stuff is to ask your dealer or get it from Sunset or Suncoast.
see https://rennlist.com/forums/996-gt2-...l-for-gt3.html
for example. (though beware, GT3 transmission is not the same)
Easiest way to get the right stuff is to ask your dealer or get it from Sunset or Suncoast.
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And the Redline 75W90 NS is very close :
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C 95 mm2/s
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C 15.6 mm2/s
Viscosity Index 176
Dynamic Viscosity @ –40°C 40,000 mPas
But it's actually a little bit thicker at low temp, which is the opposite direction of what we need. I'd like something a tiny bit thinner at low temp but comparable at high temp.
BTW "Dynamic Viscosity" = "Brookfield Viscosity" , and 100 mPas = 1 Poise
edit : Red Line info is here : http://www.redlineoil.com/techinfo.aspx
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C 95 mm2/s
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C 15.6 mm2/s
Viscosity Index 176
Dynamic Viscosity @ –40°C 40,000 mPas
But it's actually a little bit thicker at low temp, which is the opposite direction of what we need. I'd like something a tiny bit thinner at low temp but comparable at high temp.
BTW "Dynamic Viscosity" = "Brookfield Viscosity" , and 100 mPas = 1 Poise
edit : Red Line info is here : http://www.redlineoil.com/techinfo.aspx
Last edited by cbzzoom; 12-23-2010 at 07:22 PM.
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And for the record, the Mobilube PTX :
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C 77.2 mm2/s
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C 14.5 mm2/s
Viscosity Index 197
Dynamic Viscosity @ –40°C 20,000 mPas
If I have the history right, I believe Mobilube PTX was the original intended Porsche fill, but it was discontinued in the US (because it's super toxic or something), so Shell Transaxle took its place. It looks like PTX is in fact thinner at low temp.
Also for the record : Swepco 201, Mobil Delvac, and Mobilube SHC are all much thicker at low temp. Maybe interesting for race cars where you care most about high temp performance, but no good for street cars.
edit : Mobil info is here : http://www.exxonmobil.com/pdssearch/search.asp
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C 77.2 mm2/s
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C 14.5 mm2/s
Viscosity Index 197
Dynamic Viscosity @ –40°C 20,000 mPas
If I have the history right, I believe Mobilube PTX was the original intended Porsche fill, but it was discontinued in the US (because it's super toxic or something), so Shell Transaxle took its place. It looks like PTX is in fact thinner at low temp.
Also for the record : Swepco 201, Mobil Delvac, and Mobilube SHC are all much thicker at low temp. Maybe interesting for race cars where you care most about high temp performance, but no good for street cars.
edit : Mobil info is here : http://www.exxonmobil.com/pdssearch/search.asp
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Thanks for that info cbzzoom. I believe when I ask my dealership which oil they use I'm betting it will be the Shell Transaxle fluid since Mobilube PTX is not available in the USA.