In a message dated 96-02-05 08:33:07 EST, qaintern@qa.pica.army.mil (QA Intern - James E. Ferree) writes: > >Hi, > >It has been cold here in Eastern PA. The last few mornings I have had >problems >shifting my manual trans., it gets beeter after it warms up for a while. > So yesterday I spent the day cleaning up the garage >so I could fit the Van in. After it sat in the garage for an hour, the >shifting >was back to normal. > >What should I do to make the tansmission more tolerant to the cold? > >I was thinking about changing the fluid by going to one of those one hour >places. > >What is your opinion on the "Jiffy Lube" shops and the qaulity of their >fluids and services, and should I do it myself. > >One question that gives you isight into my ignorance: Is there a dipstick >or some resevoir I can look into to make sure I have enough trans fluid? > >Please respond to me directly at jferree@pica.army.mil. > >thanks for your time. > >Jim Ferree >84 Vanagon >4 speed manual trans > > > > The trans oil is checked by removing the fill plug on the side of the trans. The oil level should be about 1/2 inch below the hole. It must be checked on level ground. I would recomend draining and refilling the gearbox with a 75-90 synthetic gear lube. This wil ease your shifting problems and provide improved transmission protection. Dennis.
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