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Old 09-20-2017, 05:29 AM
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when it's cold outside and my car is freshly started i have a problem to gear up to 2nd gear. Just when the motor gets a bit warmer then gear change is without problems. Until now – specially in summer – gear change was not a problem even when motor is cold. My question – would it solve the problem if i have used oil with less viscosity? If so could you please recommend any specific kind? Or if you have any other solution could you please advice?

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Redline MT-85
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Get fully synthetic gear oil and make sure you're not putting in a higher weight than it calls for.
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Originally Posted by SQuaLZ
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Originally Posted by iideadeyeii
Get fully synthetic gear oil and make sure you're not putting in a higher weight than it calls for.
Both of the above. ^^^

Redline MT85 or Nissan GL-4, 75W85, no thicker, no thinner.

While you're at it, take a good look at the rear seal, could be that you're simply low from a leak and the gear change putz just started happening coincidental to the temp drop.




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