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Hi All,
A short time back, I experienced leakage of Red Line MTL onto the Clutch/Clutch-Plate resulting in Clutch Slippage. To counter this condition, I went back to 30W ND and, on a drive yesterday, experienced NO Clutch Slippage. Although the Red Line may have dried from the clutch, shifting seemed much more notchy and difficult even though OD Activation/deActivation seemed smooth and quick. I prefer the transmission's operation when using the Red Line MTL and would like to reinstall it. However, I am concerned I will be tempting fate resulting in another bout of clutch slippage and, this time, requiring a clutch change to rectify.
OK, I had used 30W ND for all but the last 2 years with great satisfaction. I am presently using a rather inexpensive 30W ND from Walmart as it was the only brand I could find at the time and place.
Is there a synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) that others have used and would recommend?
Is there a Brand of 30W ND Oil (Synthetic or Mineral) that other have used and found a good performer?
Is there an Additive that has been used with 30W ND that improves the operational performance of the oil in manual transmissions?
When using Red Line MTL, I only filled to the bottom of the dip-stick to diminish the possibility of leakage through the "O" ring of the Solenoid activation rod. This action was taken after experiencing Red Line seepage that filled the Solenoid enclosure and hydraulically locking the Solenoid piston (happened when first converting to Red Line on filling to FULL). After a 2 year period of running MTL at the LOW level and not experiencing any issues, I confidently took the chance of adding sufficient MTL to bring it up to the Full mark which resulted in seepage leading to my slipping Clutch.
If I go back to Red Line MTL, I would only fill the fluid to the LOW level as before. However, do you think this would cause any additional ware to the Transmission unit if the OD performed flawlessly at that level?
I would appreciate any thoughts and suggestions,
Ray(64BJ8P1)
A short time back, I experienced leakage of Red Line MTL onto the Clutch/Clutch-Plate resulting in Clutch Slippage. To counter this condition, I went back to 30W ND and, on a drive yesterday, experienced NO Clutch Slippage. Although the Red Line may have dried from the clutch, shifting seemed much more notchy and difficult even though OD Activation/deActivation seemed smooth and quick. I prefer the transmission's operation when using the Red Line MTL and would like to reinstall it. However, I am concerned I will be tempting fate resulting in another bout of clutch slippage and, this time, requiring a clutch change to rectify.
OK, I had used 30W ND for all but the last 2 years with great satisfaction. I am presently using a rather inexpensive 30W ND from Walmart as it was the only brand I could find at the time and place.
Is there a synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) that others have used and would recommend?
Is there a Brand of 30W ND Oil (Synthetic or Mineral) that other have used and found a good performer?
Is there an Additive that has been used with 30W ND that improves the operational performance of the oil in manual transmissions?
When using Red Line MTL, I only filled to the bottom of the dip-stick to diminish the possibility of leakage through the "O" ring of the Solenoid activation rod. This action was taken after experiencing Red Line seepage that filled the Solenoid enclosure and hydraulically locking the Solenoid piston (happened when first converting to Red Line on filling to FULL). After a 2 year period of running MTL at the LOW level and not experiencing any issues, I confidently took the chance of adding sufficient MTL to bring it up to the Full mark which resulted in seepage leading to my slipping Clutch.
If I go back to Red Line MTL, I would only fill the fluid to the LOW level as before. However, do you think this would cause any additional ware to the Transmission unit if the OD performed flawlessly at that level?
I would appreciate any thoughts and suggestions,
Ray(64BJ8P1)
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