J T
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Weird. In your previous post the dealer has that last number an 8 on the receipt/work order/whatever that is.
Thanks for posting this.
Second gear grinding & remedy
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Weird. In your previous post the dealer has that last number an 8 on the receipt/work order/whatever that is.
Thanks for posting this.
StrictlyCustom
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Yeah I'm not sure if it is a typo on their part but that "cable adjustment" makes all the difference in the world. It only took the dealer less than an hour to complete.
SSpeckerwood
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slitzell
Boats n hoes
i did the oil change to MT-90 and it won't void your warranty one bit.
i've made multiple No Lift Shifts (NLS) from 1st to 2nd with my tuned sonic and never have had a grind after the fluid change.
in fact i did a NLS this morning leaving McDonalds with my medium Mocha-Frappe.
The caramel frap is better
SSpeckerwood
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that statement in no way is truthful. you've insulted my family, me, and my dog.
i now challenge you to a duel!!!!! :banana:
StrictlyCustom
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I'm sorry SS, I don't know what a NLS is...although I have done several shifts from 1st 2nd at 5K, using the clutch...and everything is SMOOOOOOOOTH
just had the oil changed to Redline MT90 75W-90 GL-4
let me tell you, this is a must mod. i did a NLS from 1st to 2nd @ 6000 rpm and it didn't grind a bit.
it took exactly 2 quarts and there was a drain plug on the bottom of the 6-speed (not sure if there is a drain plug on any other tranny offered).
dealer charged me .5hrs and that came to 32.06 after tax. $31.43 for the oil.
I had the dealer do it and since the redline exceeds GM's specifications its all under warranty still.
here's a picture of the quart size oil i used:
here's 2 pictures of the drain plug setup:
here's a picture of the drain plug. its on top of the transmission, almost directly under the brake master cylinder.
you'll need a long funnel.
in your text you said you went with redline 75w-90 but in your picture you put MT90... so which did you go with? later in this thread the strait 90 was recomended but the factory was said to be strait 70 so i was thinking 75-90 would be the closer choice just seeing if that ws what you used and it works for you?
StrictlyCustom
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I don't understand how different fluid can fix the issue if a cable adjustment fixed mine
SSpeckerwood
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Patgt500 is correct. MT90 is a 75w-90.
strictlycustom; NLS is No Lift Shift. if your car is tuned you can shift 1st to 2nd or any other gear with wide open throttle (WOT). it keeps your turbo boosted. there is a thread on the forum if you search it.
its much more of a strain than regular quick shifts. when you can do those without grinding with the factory 70w then i'll be amazed. 70w is just to light for these cars.
granite, some of the reason may be this cable being out of adjustment, but it may not be out of adjustment on every 1.4L w/6spd MT
strictlycustom; NLS is No Lift Shift. if your car is tuned you can shift 1st to 2nd or any other gear with wide open throttle (WOT). it keeps your turbo boosted. there is a thread on the forum if you search it.
its much more of a strain than regular quick shifts. when you can do those without grinding with the factory 70w then i'll be amazed. 70w is just to light for these cars.
granite, some of the reason may be this cable being out of adjustment, but it may not be out of adjustment on every 1.4L w/6spd MT
gdideric
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I don't have any problems shifting...i haven't changed a thing...But the old saabs i'm used to driving always had crappy synchros so maybe I developed a touch over the years...
Then again, tune or not, i'm not going to no lift shift something i plan on driving for a long time...until somebody pays me for racing, it ain't worth abusing a machine I have to pay for...it's not worth that extra 0.1 at the autocross..
Then again, tune or not, i'm not going to no lift shift something i plan on driving for a long time...until somebody pays me for racing, it ain't worth abusing a machine I have to pay for...it's not worth that extra 0.1 at the autocross..
StrictlyCustom
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Thank you very much SS, I will have you know that I did do a google search and could only find "Native Language Service" lol. The cable adjustment fixed my LS (Lift Shift lol) from grinding from 1st-2nd at 5k but I will upgrade the fluid as you say. I don't know why the dealership was so negative about a heavier weight fluid when I suggested they do that. Say I change the fluid and have issues, is there any way the dealer would know that I changed the fluid myself? I found it for 11.44 a QT at z1motorsports.com but with shipping may be the same as dealer.
SSpeckerwood
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It meets and exceeds the fluid recommendations. If you changed it yourself they'd know, keep the receipt and date you did it. Maybe take pictures. I've got over 10,000 on mine since i did the oil change without problems. Its still offering smooth shifts.
Just curious, how? is it very visibly different or something? I'm still thinking about doing this.
StrictlyCustom
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I was wondering if it had a different smell (sarcasm I have zero sense of smell), I'm under the impression tranny fluid is red....all tranny fluid is red...or so I thought?
Preloader
The M32 Martyr
Tranny fluid (auto) is typically red. Gear oil (manual) can be red but usually is not.
SSpeckerwood
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It already is a sticky.
