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brianl
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12/05/2002
08:22:59
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 Subject: Mobil1 tranny and cold weather
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I changed out my manual tranny fluid this past summer and this is the first winter running the synthetic. The Mobil1 has been working great during the warm weather, but recently I have noticed trouble shifting into second gear until the tranny warms up. Has anybody else noticed this? I though synthetic tranny fluid worked better in cold weather?
Thanks in advance for any insight.
Brian
1998 4x4 Ext. Cab, 5-speed V6, Dynomax UltraFlo, V8 TB, Alpine 6-disc, 180 T-Stat, Prothane bushings, Bosch Platinum IV, homemade intake, Rancho RS9000, Tonneau, Herculiner Sprayed-In, 31" Wrangler MTR, MOOG Balljoints and Ties, Powerslots w/ Raybestos PG pads
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BB2DAK
Dodge Dakota
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12/05/2002
11:37:40
|  RE: Mobil1 tranny and cold weather
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What type / weight of Mobil-1 did you put into
you manual transmission ?
If you put in the 75W-90 Gear oil which is made
for rear differentials, you will have that
problem in the cold. I believe that the 75W-90
is also GL-5 spec which is not recommended for the
manual transmission. I would suggest using
Mobil-1 5W-30. That is what I have in mine, and
have no problems with sluggish shifting in the cold.
2001 Quad Cab SLT+ 4.7L, 5-Spd, 3.55 Lsd
ARE Cap, ArmaCoat Bed-liner, Pilot PILPL119X Fog Lights
Autolite 3923's, IAT Adjuster, K&N Drop-in w/modified intake
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Dr. D
Dodge Dakota
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12/05/2002
14:43:38
|  RE: Mobil1 tranny and cold weather
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The AMSOIL HDD 5w-30 and the ASL 5w-30 work even better than the Mobil in freezin a$$ weather.
Dr. D
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Glen440
Dodge Dakota
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12/05/2002
19:18:54
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I'm running Mobil 1 5W30 in my tranny with no probs. Has gotten to -16 C here one day with it working normal.
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brianl
GenIII
12/06/2002
12:23:44
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hmmm....thanks bb2dak for the update. Do you have a 5.2L? I have a V6. My Dak manual recommends the SAE75W-90 for my tranny. The V-8 has a NV-3500 tranny while the 2.5 & 3.9L has the AX-15 tranny.
Thanks,
Brian
1998 4x4 Ext. Cab, 5-speed V6, Dynomax UltraFlo, V8 TB, Alpine 6-disc, 180 T-Stat, Prothane bushings, Bosch Platinum IV, homemade intake, Rancho RS9000, Tonneau, Herculiner Sprayed-In, 31" Wrangler MTR, MOOG Balljoints and Ties, Powerslots w/ Raybestos PG pads
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