A cure for that notchy 6 Speed
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A cure for that notchy 6 Speed
A few months ago I read a thread on Redline transmission oil curing the notchy 2K2 manual gearbox. At first I didn't believe it, But thought I'd give it a try! Well it worked great! I put in the MT 90, which is a 75W90 full synthetic gear oil (at 7 bucks a guart) at about 10,000 miles. At first I couldn't tell much difference. But I now have over 15,000 and the tranny shifts smooth and crisp! I believe it's probably a combination of the high quality oil and break-in. But now I really enjoy ripping through the manual gearbox! The car is much more of a pleasure to drive. I recommend Readline MT-90 to anybody with a notchy 6 Speed!
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Re: A cure for that notchy 6 Speed
Originally posted by john2002max
A few months ago I read a thread on Redline transmission oil curing the notchy 2K2 manual gearbox. At first I didn't believe it, But thought I'd give it a try! Well it worked great! I put in the MT 90, which is a 75W90 full synthetic gear oil (at 7 bucks a guart) at about 10,000 miles.
A few months ago I read a thread on Redline transmission oil curing the notchy 2K2 manual gearbox. At first I didn't believe it, But thought I'd give it a try! Well it worked great! I put in the MT 90, which is a 75W90 full synthetic gear oil (at 7 bucks a guart) at about 10,000 miles.
So, now here are my questions....how do you change out the tranny fluid? I've never touched a tranny in my life...always focused on the engine. I can't imagine it would be hard...but can you do it yourself? I thought the manuals were sealed...
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Re: Re: A cure for that notchy 6 Speed
Originally posted by DrVolkl
Good write up. My tranny is definitely notchy. I was just thinking about how much nicer those acura boys probably have it...my GSR was smooth as silk.
So, now here are my questions....how do you change out the tranny fluid? I've never touched a tranny in my life...always focused on the engine. I can't imagine it would be hard...but can you do it yourself? I thought the manuals were sealed...
Good write up. My tranny is definitely notchy. I was just thinking about how much nicer those acura boys probably have it...my GSR was smooth as silk.
So, now here are my questions....how do you change out the tranny fluid? I've never touched a tranny in my life...always focused on the engine. I can't imagine it would be hard...but can you do it yourself? I thought the manuals were sealed...
However, I would have to say that I'm still a bit skeptical. Sorry to say this but with john2002max's statement, another 5k miles on the shifter may explain the "smoothness". Both from being more used to it and from break-in. It's hard for me to believe that hypoid gear oils are that different.
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Re: Re: A cure for that notchy 6 Speed
Originally posted by DrVolkl
Good write up. My tranny is definitely notchy. I was just thinking about how much nicer those acura boys probably have it...my GSR was smooth as silk.
So, now here are my questions....how do you change out the tranny fluid? I've never touched a tranny in my life...always focused on the engine. I can't imagine it would be hard...but can you do it yourself? I thought the manuals were sealed...
Good write up. My tranny is definitely notchy. I was just thinking about how much nicer those acura boys probably have it...my GSR was smooth as silk.
So, now here are my questions....how do you change out the tranny fluid? I've never touched a tranny in my life...always focused on the engine. I can't imagine it would be hard...but can you do it yourself? I thought the manuals were sealed...
Good luck.
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Originally posted by ajahearn
Russ has a write-up in the How-To's which covers the 5speed. I'm pretty certain the 6speed will use a similar plan.
However, I would have to say that I'm still a bit skeptical. Sorry to say this but with john2002max's statement, another 5k miles on the shifter may explain the "smoothness". Both from being more used to it and from break-in. It's hard for me to believe that hypoid gear oils are that different.
Russ has a write-up in the How-To's which covers the 5speed. I'm pretty certain the 6speed will use a similar plan.
However, I would have to say that I'm still a bit skeptical. Sorry to say this but with john2002max's statement, another 5k miles on the shifter may explain the "smoothness". Both from being more used to it and from break-in. It's hard for me to believe that hypoid gear oils are that different.
I recently switched to amsoil synthetic gear fluid and the difference is like night and day.
my best friend drove it and he also was amazed at the difference the synthetic fluid makes
don't knock it till you try it
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Re: Re: A cure for that notchy 6 Speed
Originally posted by DrVolkl
Good write up. My tranny is definitely notchy. I was just thinking about how much nicer those acura boys probably have it...my GSR was smooth as silk.
So, now here are my questions....how do you change out the tranny fluid? I've never touched a tranny in my life...always focused on the engine. I can't imagine it would be hard...but can you do it yourself? I thought the manuals were sealed...
Good write up. My tranny is definitely notchy. I was just thinking about how much nicer those acura boys probably have it...my GSR was smooth as silk.
So, now here are my questions....how do you change out the tranny fluid? I've never touched a tranny in my life...always focused on the engine. I can't imagine it would be hard...but can you do it yourself? I thought the manuals were sealed...
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Re: Re: A cure for that notchy 6 Speed
Originally posted by DrVolkl
Good write up. My tranny is definitely notchy. I was just thinking about how much nicer those acura boys probably have it...my GSR was smooth as silk.
So, now here are my questions....how do you change out the tranny fluid? I've never touched a tranny in my life...always focused on the engine. I can't imagine it would be hard...but can you do it yourself? I thought the manuals were sealed...
Good write up. My tranny is definitely notchy. I was just thinking about how much nicer those acura boys probably have it...my GSR was smooth as silk.
So, now here are my questions....how do you change out the tranny fluid? I've never touched a tranny in my life...always focused on the engine. I can't imagine it would be hard...but can you do it yourself? I thought the manuals were sealed...
John
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I'd be careful about this. There was another thread in this group about somebody who switched to Amsoil synthetic transmission fluid. There was a big improvement at first, but then the transmission feel started to degrade badly.
Do a search for amsoil in the 5th gen forum.
Apparently, the synthetics don't allow the synchro's to grab properly.
Do a search for amsoil in the 5th gen forum.
Apparently, the synthetics don't allow the synchro's to grab properly.
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Originally posted by Eric
I'd be careful about this. There was another thread in this group about somebody who switched to Amsoil synthetic transmission fluid. There was a big improvement at first, but then the transmission feel started to degrade badly.
Do a search for amsoil in the 5th gen forum.
Apparently, the synthetics don't allow the synchro's to grab properly.
I'd be careful about this. There was another thread in this group about somebody who switched to Amsoil synthetic transmission fluid. There was a big improvement at first, but then the transmission feel started to degrade badly.
Do a search for amsoil in the 5th gen forum.
Apparently, the synthetics don't allow the synchro's to grab properly.
I wish there was something SIMPLE on this car!
Thanks for all the advice, it sounds like a pretty easy job, and I'll probably give it a shot.
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Here's the link:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....5&pagenumber=2
See page 2. Minirx7 was the fellow who put the Amsoil into his transmission and it went from great to bad.
There are some better explanations as to why putting synthetics into the transmission may not be such a great idea.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....5&pagenumber=2
See page 2. Minirx7 was the fellow who put the Amsoil into his transmission and it went from great to bad.
There are some better explanations as to why putting synthetics into the transmission may not be such a great idea.
Originally posted by DrVolkl
Yikes....just like everything else, there's two sides to it! Ugh...well looks like I'll be doing some research for the next 2 months!
I wish there was something SIMPLE on this car!
Thanks for all the advice, it sounds like a pretty easy job, and I'll probably give it a shot.
Yikes....just like everything else, there's two sides to it! Ugh...well looks like I'll be doing some research for the next 2 months!
I wish there was something SIMPLE on this car!
Thanks for all the advice, it sounds like a pretty easy job, and I'll probably give it a shot.
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