Manual Transmissions For Sale
One of the problems that occurs with manual transmissions in specific, is the lack of knowledge in what type of lubrication to use. For instance many people notice their cars or trucks are ‘sticky’ or ‘hard’ to shift when it is cold out. On the opposite end, when it is hot, many people notice some ‘extra noise’ coming from their standard transmissions.
One of the main reasons is using the incorrect gear lubrication. What that means is that the ideal standard or manual transmission lubricant is a multi weight synthetic fluid. The lubricant that the manufacturer recommends. In fact General Motors has a brand specific lubrication for every one of their transmissions. Chrysler and Ford along with many of the Japanese and European cars use brand specific fluids.
Multi weight lubricants come in handy in areas that get cold in the winter and hot in the summer. For instance a 10W-40W lubricant means that beacuase it has a low number of 10W (weight) it is thinner when cold, therefore not impeding the smoothness of shifting when the fluid is cold. Synthetic fluids can stay stabilized and provide excellent coverage at temperatures a low as -60 degrees. Conventional lubricants turn into jelly, literally at those temperatures.
Hot temperature climates present the opposite problem. Hot temperatures require a thicker lubricant since the heat thins it out naturally. So, having a rating of 4oW means the fluid will maintain its viscosity in hot conditions. Needless to say, synthetics take the heat much better without breaking down.
The last issue is easy to solve. And that is what weight of lubricant does your specific car use. The best place to locate that information is in your owners manual in the lubrication section. If you don’t have an owners manual feel free to call GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182, we can provide you with that information as a courtesy. In fact our blog is presented just for the sole reason of providing an education to our customers or anyone who wants to read it. We can also provide you with the best manual transmissions on the market.
