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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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Default Re: clutch issue

Originally Posted by +fireamx
I haven't taken mine out since before Thanksgiving, (thanks to all the snow and salt). But even though I've never had any real problems with my 6 speed as of yet, I did notice that my tranny does operate significantly better after it warms up. It makes me wonder if they're not putting the wrong "viscosity" gearbox fluid in them from the factory.
The owners manual says it uses 5w20 engine motor oil. Like the engine, I would assume it's synthetic. If it's not, maybe it should be.
+fireamx

I think that you will find that the issues are just related to the cold and a different viscosity would just give us trouble when the car is at normal operating temp. Best advise is to just take it easy on the power train until it warms up as everything is a tad brittle when it is cold, me included.
 
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