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trany fluids to use.
Apr 14, 2005, 02:22 PM
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I use BG and it made a huge difference. I think the first three options are all the same with the penzoil being the cheapest and the most widely available @ your local autoparts store. From now on I'm gonna use penzoil and change the tranny fluid @ every two oil changes since its so damn cheap.
My $.02, I'm a newbie to the tranny issues.
My $.02, I'm a newbie to the tranny issues.
Apr 14, 2005, 02:24 PM
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Do a thread search.
Thousand Oaks Mitsubishi only uses BG Syncroshift 1.
I'd tell you stick with what your dealer tells you, but some of them don't know the difference between GL 4 and GL 5 hypoid gear oil.
Your owners manual is a good starting point too.
Call Team Rip or Sheppard Racing (I think it's sheppard) or check with your favorite tuner if you want to be absolututely sure.
Thousand Oaks Mitsubishi only uses BG Syncroshift 1.
I'd tell you stick with what your dealer tells you, but some of them don't know the difference between GL 4 and GL 5 hypoid gear oil.
Your owners manual is a good starting point too.
Call Team Rip or Sheppard Racing (I think it's sheppard) or check with your favorite tuner if you want to be absolututely sure.
Apr 14, 2005, 03:24 PM
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just do a search and you will see BG Syncroshift is by far the best option to use. I put it in my car at 15K miles and it made a huge difference. for something as picky as the tranny I would not skip out and go cheap when you replace the fluids.
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Apr 15, 2005, 10:28 AM
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I used Pennzoil Synchromesh. It was a huge difference. There was a little snick as the synchros engaged before going into gear. That's not there anymore, and it's extremely smooth. Since the Pennzoil is so cheap, and does a great job, I see no reason to use anything else.
Apr 15, 2005, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by F&I-EVO
6 ****ing responds, great support EVOM!!!!!!!
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Apr 15, 2005, 06:16 PM
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Persoanlly I would recommend stock fluids unless you want to use something less expensive. Unfortunately, the most obvious choice- stock- isnt listed.
If your using a fluid to correct notchy/grinding shifters...I would recommend fixing the tranny, not the fluid. The stock fluid works and works well...its the metal that isnt working right. Synchromesh, etc can give you better shifting, but at a trade off for better gear lubrication. So a lubricant that is good for synchro engagement might not be good at all for gear wear. Fortunately I havnt heard many complaints on tranny gears failing...so hopefully it works OK.
Anyways, Im voting stock, even though the poll doesnt accept my choice.
Also, FYI- GM and Pennzoil synchromesh are the exact same oils only in different bottles. One choice on the poll would suffice.
If your using a fluid to correct notchy/grinding shifters...I would recommend fixing the tranny, not the fluid. The stock fluid works and works well...its the metal that isnt working right. Synchromesh, etc can give you better shifting, but at a trade off for better gear lubrication. So a lubricant that is good for synchro engagement might not be good at all for gear wear. Fortunately I havnt heard many complaints on tranny gears failing...so hopefully it works OK.
Anyways, Im voting stock, even though the poll doesnt accept my choice.
Also, FYI- GM and Pennzoil synchromesh are the exact same oils only in different bottles. One choice on the poll would suffice.
Apr 15, 2005, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Mercenary3
Persoanlly I would recommend stock fluids unless you want to use something less expensive. Unfortunately, the most obvious choice- stock- isnt listed.
If your using a fluid to correct notchy/grinding shifters...I would recommend fixing the tranny, not the fluid. The stock fluid works and works well...its the metal that isnt working right. Synchromesh, etc can give you better shifting, but at a trade off for better gear lubrication. So a lubricant that is good for synchro engagement might not be good at all for gear wear. Fortunately I havnt heard many complaints on tranny gears failing...so hopefully it works OK.
Anyways, Im voting stock, even though the poll doesnt accept my choice.
Also, FYI- GM and Pennzoil synchromesh are the exact same oils only in different bottles. One choice on the poll would suffice.
If your using a fluid to correct notchy/grinding shifters...I would recommend fixing the tranny, not the fluid. The stock fluid works and works well...its the metal that isnt working right. Synchromesh, etc can give you better shifting, but at a trade off for better gear lubrication. So a lubricant that is good for synchro engagement might not be good at all for gear wear. Fortunately I havnt heard many complaints on tranny gears failing...so hopefully it works OK.
Anyways, Im voting stock, even though the poll doesnt accept my choice.
Also, FYI- GM and Pennzoil synchromesh are the exact same oils only in different bottles. One choice on the poll would suffice.
