Getrag Gearbox Oil 75w/140?

[Frracer]

The R34 manual states the use of a Dexron II or Esso D21065 oil with many others using similar oils or RP Syncromax or Toyota V160.

I am not too keen on ATF even though people say it should be used. Anyone bought a complete kit from Nismo and confirm this was the oil supplied?

My gearbox is ok when cold but as soon as it warms up the noise gets annoying. like a box of nuts. once the clutch is pressed its quiet. Other than that I have no issues changing gears up or down the gearbox.

I will call my contact in Japan on Monday and get them to confirm with Nismo. If all is good I am going to use the 75W/140 oil listed below:

Look at this picture:

Packing unit

Name

Remarks

1 Getrag transmission 6-speed transmission, standard on the NISSAN BNR34

2 Transfer case NISSAN BNR34 Transfer Case

3 Front Propeller Shaft NISSAN BNR34 Front Drive Shaft

4 Rear Propeller Shaft NISMO BNR32/BCNR33 Rear Drive Shaft

5 Clutch 3 Choices NISMO Sports Clutch Kit (COPPERMIX Disc)

NISMO Super COPPERMIX TWIN

NISSAN BNR34 Flywheel + NISMO COPPERMIX Disc & NISMO Sports Clutch Cover

6 Transmission cross member NISSAN cross member from BNR34

Engine Mount NISMO BNR34 reinforced transmission mount

Shift Knob NISSAN BNR34 shift knob

Clutch Hose NISMO Stainless mesh Clutch Hose

Oil NISMO COMPETITION OIL type 2189E(75W140) 2L (See note 1 below)

Note 1) 2189E Competition Oil has become the transmission fluid of choice for many circuit drivers. You'll never have that unsettling feeling that your shift is dragging nor the noise factor that often comes into play with thicker oils. Feedback has been so good that we have included a free, trial sample in this kit. If you're looking for a low-viscosity transmission oil, please use this for Differential oil.

[KiwiRS4T]

Its your car you can put sawdust and banana peels in your Getrag if you like but I would only consider using quality ATF. I have that Nismo oil in my DIFF (which is what the last six words of your post says to do) Note that they supply 2 Litres when a DRY gearbox takes 4.1L so I doubt they intend you should put it in the gearbox... and you will need still more ATF for the transfer case.

And if you want confirmation don't ask Nismo ask Getrag

[Frracer]

Well first of all the capacity is 1.8 litres and not 4.1.But shows the lack of knowledge on your part because that is the capability for the 5sp r32/33 box.

Tell me why would Nismo say to use the above oil of its shit and why would they supply it with their kit? The last 6 words are bad translations.

[KiwiRS4T]

Did some more reading and you may well be right. But why not email Getrag as well?

[Frracer]

Spoke to Getrag themselves and they insist on using Dexron II oil because these gearboxes were designed with bushing that do not suit modern synthetic oils.

I am now going to use Toyota T IV.

[ichi-go]

When you say it goes quiet when the clutch is pressed, sounds like it's worn bearings on the release shaft

[Meathead]

The R34 manual states the use of a Dexron II or Esso D21065 oil with many others using similar oils or RP Syncromax or Toyota V160.

I am not too keen on ATF even though people say it should be used. Anyone bought a complete kit from Nismo and confirm this was the oil supplied?

My gearbox is ok when cold but as soon as it warms up the noise gets annoying. like a box of nuts. once the clutch is pressed its quiet. Other than that I have no issues changing gears up or down the gearbox.

I will call my contact in Japan on Monday and get them to confirm with Nismo. If all is good I am going to use the 75W/140 oil listed below:

Look at this picture:

Packing unit

Name

Remarks

1 Getrag transmission 6-speed transmission, standard on the NISSAN BNR34

2 Transfer case NISSAN BNR34 Transfer Case

3 Front Propeller Shaft NISSAN BNR34 Front Drive Shaft

4 Rear Propeller Shaft NISMO BNR32/BCNR33 Rear Drive Shaft

5 Clutch 3 Choices NISMO Sports Clutch Kit (COPPERMIX Disc)

NISMO Super COPPERMIX TWIN

NISSAN BNR34 Flywheel + NISMO COPPERMIX Disc & NISMO Sports Clutch Cover

6 Transmission cross member NISSAN cross member from BNR34

Engine Mount NISMO BNR34 reinforced transmission mount

Shift Knob NISSAN BNR34 shift knob

Clutch Hose NISMO Stainless mesh Clutch Hose

Oil NISMO COMPETITION OIL type 2189E(75W140) 2L (See note 1 below)

Note 1) 2189E Competition Oil has become the transmission fluid of choice for many circuit drivers. You'll never have that unsettling feeling that your shift is dragging nor the noise factor that often comes into play with thicker oils. Feedback has been so good that we have included a free, trial sample in this kit. If you're looking for a low-viscosity transmission oil, please use this for Differential oil.

Just received this exact kit yesterday here in Japan for an R33 and keeping 4.11

They talk about the Nismo Competition 2189E oil usage feed back being so good, maybe so but I will stick with the Nissan BNR34 Mission スパシャルoil. The garage I use says stick with OEM for sure.

Read lots of stories all over the net about Synchro damage and although RP synchromax is probably okay I will stick with the Nissan Getrag special oil (aka Esso atf) and will only use that as the box is a new standard box with standard synchros.

Found this good article which made up my mind, its about the V160 Toyota Getrag...same difference.

Have a read if you are interested.

the-great-v160-fluid-challenge-rev1.pdf

Edited March 7, 2015 by Meathead