Manual transmission lubricant

• Subject: Manual transmission lubricant
• From: Jim Meyer <0005655854@domain.elided>
• Date: Mon, 28 Nov 94 16:57 EST

>Since changing the oil in my manual gearbox, the gearchange has become
>very stiff when the gearbox oil is cold. I used 80W90 oil in the
>gearbox. This stiffness lessens as the gearbox oil warms up,
>however the change is not as smooth when warm as before the
>oil change.  
>I discussed this problem with 2 mechanics and both suggested
>using automatic transmission fluid in the gearbox. 

Try using RedLine MTL.  It's easier shifting for winters in the tranny.  ATF 
may have some compatibility problems.

Jim
 

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