You have another problem...possibly a pilot bearing...think about it..oil (especially the good stuff) isn't gonna cause that type of mechanical dificulty...The pilot brng problem or an internal problem is going to be most likely.MT 90 will work in all but the very coldest of temperatures..then MTL will be the next best ting... Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com (web site) On Thu, 12 Oct 2000 22:55:39 -0700 Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET> writes: > Hello all, especially Daryl > > I installed Redline MT-90 in my '85's tranny a couple months or so > ago. > I've noticed that shifting has gotten progressively more difficult, > especially when the tranny is warm, and especially when downshifting > (to the > point of really not being able to pull the lever into third or > second gear > on a hill). > > Should I have used MTL? > > I think it was a bit overfilled, and pulled about 500ml out this > evening, > and haven't really driven it yet for much of a test. > > Thanks for any input, > > Karl Wolz |
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