I would be very cautious of using a different Transmission Fluid then
recommended. The dick head who had my truck b4 me put ATF in it, when my
tranny calls synthetic fluid. This was one of the reasons that my seals
are cracked. The Transmission fluids are designed so they hold up and the
different heats of YOUR transmission. I may not be an expert but I am
looking for a tranny now.
BACKSTREET BOBBY
PRO-WRESTLER
NWA PNW/ECCW
http://www.eccw.com/backstreet/
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> From: GS- <GSWillhite@ualr.edu>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: leaking tranny
> Date: November 2, 1999 8:41 AM
>
> 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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