Manual Transmission Fluid
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Manual Transmission Fluid
I am looking to improve the shift smoothness of my MN6. Any recs as to which is the best fluid for improving my shifting as well as protecting against wear or the gear? TIA! :seeya
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Re: Manual Transmission Fluid (AZGASSER)
I put Mobil 1 ATF in the 98. It really smothed things out. Pick your favorite type of synthetic and I think you will notice an improvement.
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Re: Manual Transmission Fluid (AZGASSER)
I have Redline D4ATF in mine with good results. Many really like Amsoil synthetic ATF. I'm sure Mobile 1 is a good choice.
My guess is that you can't go wrong with any of the good synthetics that are available.
My guess is that you can't go wrong with any of the good synthetics that are available.
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Re: Manual Transmission Fluid (CapeCodCoupe)
The factory fluid is NOT synthetic. The benefits of synthetic are far greater than smoother shifting. Synthetics are much more heat tolerant, and generally do not get as hot due to better heat conductivity too. :seeya
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Re: Manual Transmission Fluid (Elk)
I have Redline D4ATF in mine with good results. Many really like Amsoil synthetic ATF. I'm sure Mobile 1 is a good choice.
My guess is that you can't go wrong with any of the good synthetics that are available.
My guess is that you can't go wrong with any of the good synthetics that are available.
Team Owner
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Re: Manual Transmission Fluid ('97 C5)
Like the syncromesh synthetic.
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Re: Manual Transmission Fluid (carpe dm)
I have Mobil1 ATF in the tranny case for 1 yr now. Results and observations: easier, smoother shifting. Chances are any synthetic ATF will provide the same results. Pick your synthethic brand and change the tranny fluid.
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Re: Manual Transmission Fluid (88sk)
auto tranny fluid is ok for 6spd.tranny,this is my first 6spd.?
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Re: Manual Transmission Fluid (AZGASSER)
I am looking to improve the shift smoothness of my MN6. Any recs as to which is the best fluid for improving my shifting as well as protecting against wear or the gear? TIA! :seeya
Just my $.02.
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Re: Manual Transmission Fluid (AZGASSER)
I switched from stock to Amsoil and felt an improvement and I have since switched the Amsoil ATF to Royal Purple Synchromax and felt an improvement.
http://royalpurple.com/scmax/scmax.shtml
http://royalpurple.com/scmax/scmax.shtml
