Chris, Mobil1 75w90 is not the answer to that V6 tranny!
I know because I tried it in my '97 AX-15 Japanese 5 speed.
The symptoms are exactly like you are discribing. Hate to
say it but thats 1 of only 2 reasons why I traded in the V6.
The tranny was very chunky going from 1st to 2nd, especially
in the winter (worse w/Mobil1). After I drove it for a couple
of miles it warmed up and all was fine. I'll say your better
off using the fluid that was designed for it. Maybe someone
knows a synthetic you can use thats been tested since '94,
DML'ers?
I believe the fluid we discussed several weeks ago was
for the NV-3500 manual transmission. Its good fluid and
very expensive, $10.50 at the local dealer here. I think
its a lighter weight 75w85 "syncromesh" by Penzoil. Don't
know if it would be the fluid for you tranny tho.
GS -
>
> I have just discovered where those spots in the driveway are coming from!
> The tranny on my Dak is leaking! I've got a 94 Sport V6 5-SPEED (MX-50
> is the number for the tranny I believe) The oil seems to be coming out
> around the speed sensor on the back of the transmission. It's a pretty
> substantial leak. Note: Several months ago, I put Mobil1 synthetic
> 75W-90 in. I have heard of synthetic motor oil making slight engine
> gasket leaks worse, could this be occuring in the tranny? Also, my
> syncros on 3rd gear have been a bit notchy for about 4 months now.
> Especially if you run it up above 3500 rpm in 2nd gear, it's hard to get
> it into 3rd smoothly. You really have to take you time to keep it from
> grinding. Could this and the oil leak be related? (NO, the tranny is not
> dry, I checked the oil recently) Any advice?
> Chris
>
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