williamtii
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- Joined
- Nov 18, 2011
- Location
- Fairfield, CT
OK so I've got a newb question here: looking to change the tranny fluid and wondering what the best choice is. As of now the car shifts great, feels like it's brand new. Bushings feel good, synchros are nice and tight, it was 25 degrees this morning and wasn't sticky in the slightest.
But! when it's hot and I mean hot (1.5 hours+ driving) it has trouble going into gear. It can be really bad. After a 3 hour trip a few weeks back it wouldn't shift into reverse or 1st. After 30 minutes sitting, all better.
I'm thinking a fluid change is in order and would like to know the collective opinion of throwing Redline MTL in these tranny's. I have an old 325iX that calls for ATF but loves MTL. I also have a 5sp Explorer that calls for ATF which hates MTL. (it likes pure Lucas Oil Stabilizer) Go figure.
I found this thread that was quite helpful though a little worrisome:
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=232775&highlight=transmission+fluid
What say you men?
But! when it's hot and I mean hot (1.5 hours+ driving) it has trouble going into gear. It can be really bad. After a 3 hour trip a few weeks back it wouldn't shift into reverse or 1st. After 30 minutes sitting, all better.
I'm thinking a fluid change is in order and would like to know the collective opinion of throwing Redline MTL in these tranny's. I have an old 325iX that calls for ATF but loves MTL. I also have a 5sp Explorer that calls for ATF which hates MTL. (it likes pure Lucas Oil Stabilizer) Go figure.
I found this thread that was quite helpful though a little worrisome:
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=232775&highlight=transmission+fluid
What say you men?