Manual Transmission Gurus -- QUESTION

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Manual Transmission Gurus -- QUESTION

10-31-2012, 06:51 PM

whunter

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Hmm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Govert

Dexron II or Dexron III, same as the automatic transmission. Although a 80W manual gearbox oil can be used too.

You can adjust the clutch pedal, but the clutch itself is self-adjusting.

I disagree on the 80 weight hypoid oil.
Too many times these manual transmissions come to me with gear hangup - sticking issues because of heavy oil.

The repair is always the same, flush it with kerosene, then a couple quarts of Dexron-Mercon III, then refill with fresh Dexron-Mercon III..

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