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11-28-2003, 10:59 AM | #1 |
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Straight 90W Tranny Oil???
Quick question:
I've noticed that on colder mornings, my transmission actually shifts better than when its warmed up. The shifts are less notchy and feel more "cushioned". Working from there, I thought that perhaps running straight 90W gear oil might work to maintain that better shifting feel even after the oil has warmed up a bit. Is anyone running a straight 90W oil (dino of course)? Comments on how it feels?
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11-28-2003, 11:34 AM | #2 |
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hmmm ... that's odd ... my car is exactly the opposite
if you look in the manual straight 90W is not recommended for low temps. |
11-28-2003, 11:39 AM | #3 |
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Yeah, I know what the manual says. It also gives me shift points that would lead to me driving slower than my Grandma to 7-11... let's just say the manual isn't the most helpful thing in the world.
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11-28-2003, 05:46 PM | #4 |
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The shift points are for maximum fuel economy, not fun.
There's a big discussion here about gear oil viscosity: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=459725 |
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