Having trouble going into 1st and 2nd

Garrek11 · 05-17-2010, 05:58 PM

so i changed my tranny fluid a couple weeks ago with redline MTF and did my rear diff at the same time. however i am having problems downshifting into 1st gear and 2nd gear is really tuff to get it into gear when going from 1st to 2nd. although it is really smooth downshifting into second. Other then that all the rest of the gears are good

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Garrek11 · 05-18-2010, 04:21 AM

anyone?

Garrek11 · 05-18-2010, 09:12 PM

come on there has to be some info?

tittykaka7 · 05-18-2010, 09:21 PM

What weight did you put in? Only thing I can think of is maybe the oil isn't friendly with the synchros in your trans. Maybe try draining a quart of oil and fill it back up with some of that synchromesh stuff.

Uncle Scotty · 05-18-2010, 10:10 PM

mtf isnt one of the things I would put in my trans

scoobdude · 05-18-2010, 11:37 PM

Usually troubleshooting involves checking the last thing you changed. Try changing the fluid to something else.

Garrek11 · 05-19-2010, 12:03 AM

That **** is expenisive!

scoobdude · 05-19-2010, 12:07 AM

i use some stuff they have local for 4 bucks a qt. I tried redline.....and took it out less than 2 tanks of gas later. expensive yes, but that is how we learn sometimes.

Uncle Scotty · 05-19-2010, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garrek11

That **** is expenisive!

so...you learned an expensive lesson

research LOTS....pay less

Garrek11 · 05-19-2010, 03:26 AM

i did research and they said redline was the best stuff to use

reddevil · 05-19-2010, 03:39 AM

bent shifter forks....

Matt Monson · 05-19-2010, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garrek11

i did research and they said redline was the best stuff to use

I don't know who "they" are but I never put Redline into a synchronized gearbox. Dogboxes, yes. Synchronized? Nope. Get it out of there. Get the Subaru oil.

subywrx · 05-19-2010, 12:32 PM

Some dealers use Valvoline (non-synthetic) GL-5 75W90 and I am currently running that but soon to change to Subaru 75w-90 Extra-S gear oil. With the Valvoline gear oil I couldn't get into 1st most of the time w/o grinding while car is still moving (1-3 mph). If you think the redline stuff is expenisive try buying the oem Subaru extra-s gear oil. You only can buy it by the 5 gallon drum (20L, about 21 quarts). You can also buy it by the quart but it's $14.50/quart plus shipping (plus CA tax) from PuenteHillsSubaru. They broke it down by the quart.
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Uncle Scotty · 05-19-2010, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garrek11

i did research and they said redline was the best stuff to use

who is

THEY?????

they were wrong

Uncle Scotty · 05-19-2010, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subywrx

Some dealers use Valvoline (non-synthetic) GL-5 75W90 and I am currently running that but soon to change to Subaru 75w-90 Extra-S gear oil. With the Valvoline gear oil I couldn't get into 1st most of the time w/o grinding while car is still moving (1-3 mph). If you think the redline stuff is expenisive try buying the oem Subaru extra-s gear oil. You only can buy it by the 5 gallon drum (20L, about 21 quarts). You can also buy it by the quart but it's $14.50/quart plus shipping (plus CA tax) from PuenteHillsSubaru. They broke it down by the quart.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1946774

none of the subaru 5mt transmissions that I have encountered---that is a good few.....have EVER been 'happy' with the regular valvoline gear lube in them

05-17-2010, 05:58 PM	#1
Garrek11 * Banned * Member#: 227747 Join Date: Oct 2009 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Spokane WA Vehicle: 2006 STI (BW S363) SGM	Having trouble going into 1st and 2nd so i changed my tranny fluid a couple weeks ago with redline MTF and did my rear diff at the same time. however i am having problems downshifting into 1st gear and 2nd gear is really tuff to get it into gear when going from 1st to 2nd. although it is really smooth downshifting into second. Other then that all the rest of the gears are good * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by Garrek11; 05-18-2010 at 04:21 AM.

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tittykaka7 Scooby Newbie Member#: 187709 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Vehicle: 2013 WRX OWP	What weight did you put in? Only thing I can think of is maybe the oil isn't friendly with the synchros in your trans. Maybe try draining a quart of oil and fill it back up with some of that synchromesh stuff.

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Garrek11 * Banned * Member#: 227747 Join Date: Oct 2009 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Spokane WA Vehicle: 2006 STI (BW S363) SGM	That **** is expenisive!

05-19-2010, 12:07 AM	#8
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05-19-2010, 03:26 AM	#10
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