Most new transmissions(manual) use automatic trans fluid. like dexron II.
----- Original Message -----
From: John <jkp_61@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 8:20 PM
Subject: DML: Transmission Question
> In my '96 Dakota Sport 4X4 I have the 5-speed
> tranny, the problem is that when she is cold I can't
> get her into 2nd gear. Once the truck warms up there
> is no problem. My Haynes manual says the tranny oil is
> 5W30 motor oil, is this the same spec as any of you
> have heard? I know engine oil is commonly used in the
> newer trannys, it just seems that since the transfer
> case uses auto trans fluid, it would have made sense
> to use the same in the tranny. Would it be wise to
> drain the existing oil and add in semi- or full-
> synthetic 5W30 engine oil to help with this problem?
> Thanks for any help in this matter, jkp.
>
> =====
> Take Care & Keep On Truckin'~~~~John
>
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