Question about cold shifts
Dec 14, 2011, 07:25 AM
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I'm running amsoil and shifts fine for me in the cold....No noticeable difference for me....When it's time to change the amsoil I might try the redline tho just to compare
Dec 14, 2011, 08:02 AM
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May be repeated somewhere but is anyone finding an issue with first to second gear shifting in temps from 30 to 40 degrees out. My car almost refuses to go in gear unless I granny shift it! Once car is at normal running temps it's fine! Suggestions on tranny fluids to use or additives that may better the situation!
Dec 15, 2011, 03:25 PM
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So the majority of what I hear is redline mtl and mt-85 called the cocktail! Looks like 3qt mtl 2mt 85! Motul is saying too thick. Even the motul 90 is a no go! No one has said anything about dealer fluid so I guess that's out!
Dec 15, 2011, 06:35 PM
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whew, i always wondered about this, so it is the cold weather which is what i figured cause after mine gets warmed up, it goes away, man, thought it was somethn with mine, relieved its just normal when its cold
Dec 16, 2011, 07:33 AM
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Looks like running the cocktail is better gonna order some this week. Any other suggestions or comments or anyone elses experience with this issue please chime in!
Dec 16, 2011, 09:06 AM
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As long as the fluid you choose to use meets or exceeds the specifications of the factory fluid you will *not* void your warranty.
However, if you were to experience a failure of your transmission and it is found to be directly caused by insufficient lubrication, or underfill/overfill service, etc, than yes. Your warranty claim might be denied.
If your vehicle was filled with OE fluids and the service was done by the dealer not an independent shop or yourself and your transmission failed and it was found to be from improper lubrication of internal parts, then it would be the dealership coughing up the repair costs. (or claiming abuse, driving during an eclipse, solarflare, karma running over dogma, whatever)
Dec 16, 2011, 09:26 AM
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My son has a 2011 Evo X GSR that has the Redline cocktail in it along with a Torque Solutions short shifter and AMS bushing kit. The car has always been tough to drive when first starting out, even in warm weather. The short shifter helped gear engagement somewhat.
However, it has gotten pretty cold here in Minnesota and when the car sits overnight, he can barely engage first gear even after letting the car warm up. Once underway, the transmission still is very balky and barely will engage second or third gear until the car has warmed up completely. I would definitely say not to use the Redline cocktail in the winter based on the experience my son has had with his Evo.
He is looking into a lighter weight oil just for the winter and then use the Redline cocktail for the warmer months. Before I got my Evo X, I had a built 2007 Honda Civic Si. Hondas are notorious for horrible shifting when cold. I ran Amsoil in it and it really helped out a lot. Car shifted much more smoothly, even when cold. We might just go back to Amsoil.
However, it has gotten pretty cold here in Minnesota and when the car sits overnight, he can barely engage first gear even after letting the car warm up. Once underway, the transmission still is very balky and barely will engage second or third gear until the car has warmed up completely. I would definitely say not to use the Redline cocktail in the winter based on the experience my son has had with his Evo.
He is looking into a lighter weight oil just for the winter and then use the Redline cocktail for the warmer months. Before I got my Evo X, I had a built 2007 Honda Civic Si. Hondas are notorious for horrible shifting when cold. I ran Amsoil in it and it really helped out a lot. Car shifted much more smoothly, even when cold. We might just go back to Amsoil.
Dec 16, 2011, 10:32 AM
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Who came up with the "Redline cocktail" for Evos? Does it have any backing from an Evo transmission specialist?
I always ran BG in my VIII, but I think it best to run OEM in the X and just let it warm a little longer in really cold weather startup after work, etc. I don't like the idea of mixing fluids if I don't know where the idea came from.
I always ran BG in my VIII, but I think it best to run OEM in the X and just let it warm a little longer in really cold weather startup after work, etc. I don't like the idea of mixing fluids if I don't know where the idea came from.