EVIL_EVO_VIII

iTrader: (5)

I think im going to go with that one. Seems that everyone likes it alot. My trans feels notchy, so hopefully it will help, part of it has to do with the clutch

chmodlf

iTrader: (19)

Changed the trans and front and rear diff fluids last weekend. Did alot of research on this board.

For what it is worth here is what I did/learned:

Trans - BG syncromesh (or Pennzoil Syncromesh if you believe that they are the same)

Diaqueen for the diffs. If you buy from Lancershop or other vendor you will get enough for quite a few changes.

The BG makes the shifting much easier. Some take the position that the shifting is easier because the BG is thinner offering less protection. In my research on evom states that Mitsu dealers are using syncromesh. I like what I am getting on the shifts so far.

ThEHiTMaN

iTrader: (9)

I also noticed with penz syncro that shifts are much better and less hesitation. Like I can shift the car smoothly into the next gear witout gear hesitation that used to cause the car to jerk I guess because the synchros were not fully spinning when the gear was engaging...... Not sure if that makes sense... Now when I shift right the car lunges forward instead of hitting a hump while shifting....

marksae

iTrader: (12)

I also forgot to mention how much less effort is needed when I'm rowing through the gears after I switched from MT90 to synchromesh. I only saw a moderate reduction in shifting effort under regular driving conditions.

EVIL_EVO_VIII

iTrader: (5)

Since these fluids offer less protection, then how often should they be cahnged? How often do u guys do?

MaxR

iTrader: (3)

i use redline mt90 75w90 gl4 in the transaxle and royal purple 90 gl5 in the transfer case and rear diff. its the way to go.

EVIL_EVO_VIII

iTrader: (5)

Ok i bought the Penzoil, now how often should i change it since its thiner and it has less protection?

EVIL_EVO_VIII

iTrader: (5)

anyone?

F&I-EVO

every 10k miles

EVIL_EVO_VIII

iTrader: (5)

Thats the mileage i do for OEM fluids, i heard some people mention every 5k

sethevo

i must have gotten a different manual. mine says gl-4 in the tranny and gl-5 in the tc and rear dif

BTW i use BG syncroshift in the tranny and mitsu diaqueen in the tc and rear dif. it shifts and feels way smoother than stock