I recently changed my trans fluid (6mt) and now Im noticing in the morning when the trans is cold that shifts into 1st and 2nd seem a bit stiffer that
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03-31-2016, 08:24 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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I recently changed my trans fluid (6mt) and now Im noticing in the morning when the trans is cold that shifts into 1st and 2nd seem a bit stiffer that before.
I thought it would improve not degrade shifting ease Car has 43000 mis and prev owner had trans fluid changed st the 36000. The old fluid looked very clean Any ideas why its shifting harder when cold ? |
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That is correct, when using MT90 you will also normally have to a split with MTL. MT85 solves that problem by already being the correct mixture.
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At cold temp, since MT90 is "thicker" than MT85, wouldn't that be normal to have a slightly stiffer feel?
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This is a very picky transmission. That's why Redline created the special 85 blend. It makes more of a difference than you think. And I'm in Houston so I'm familiar with the climate. |
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Your problem is that MT90 is not the correct fluid for the 370Z 6MT. Put the correct fluid in there and you shouldn't have an issue.
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I didnt disagree just questioned the original answer which when you think about it doesnt make sense logically . The weights are very close . I now know it matters so thanks to all who responded with useful info Last edited by frankiev; 03-31-2016 at 01:08 PM. |
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I just searched my post from several weeks ago which requested info on which fluid to use for the trans and spooler who has the same car as me suggested mt90 which he used . Jarblue did mention mt85 but no one said not to use the 90weight .
I assume spooler is not having issues so I wonder once again whats up . I guess Ill change it to 85 as see . Could it be that I didnt fill it enough .It could be a little low . |
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Dont get your panties all in a bunch. Spooler conditions are probably way different than what your car is in. Hence why he isnt having the same problem you are. Fsm is a very useful tool, if you dont plan or seriously mod your car or track it often then i wouldn't vary off oem spec.
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I use 75w90 for this reason alone. This issue is not new to me. The older cars had the exact same issue all the way back to the 1970's. 75w90 synthetic fixed it up every time.
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