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Old 06-18-2012 | 08:39 PM
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OK, cpl of months ago i redid the shifter and replaced the oil. However it didnt improve a thing.. was better before.

now i have to search and fight for the gears and reverse is a B**** to find. Really thought it would smooth out, it hasn't and I dont believe it will.

used Mobile One synth LS gear oil. 75w-90

any suggestions.
Old 06-18-2012 | 09:39 PM
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Did you replace the fear oil in both the trans and the shifter area?
Old 06-18-2012 | 09:41 PM
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No. Just in the turret
Old 06-18-2012 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by sirbrit
No. Just in the turret
Do the trans as well, might help a bit.
Old 06-18-2012 | 09:54 PM
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Alrightt. Give it a shot. Cheers
Old 06-18-2012 | 10:06 PM
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PS: the auto parts stores will have 2 different weights recommended for the trans. ones for warmer climates and the other is for transmissions that get driven in sub 40 degree weather. the one one thats for warmers can be really difficult in the mornings but once it warms up its good. something to think about.
Old 06-19-2012 | 10:21 AM
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Synthetic gear oil is almost magic in our transmissions.
Old 06-19-2012 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by RedTurboMiata
PS: the auto parts stores will have 2 different weights recommended for the trans. ones for warmer climates and the other is for transmissions that get driven in sub 40 degree weather. the one one thats for warmers can be really difficult in the mornings but once it warms up its good. something to think about.
hmmm, what r u using RTM
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Originally Posted by sureshot
Synthetic gear oil is almost magic in our transmissions.
hope so SS, will find out soon lol
Old 06-19-2012 | 12:19 PM
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hmmm, what r u using RTM
i dont recall the weight but i believe i used lucas products. should have went for the mobil 1 though. live and learn.
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