Slight gear bite in cold weather
12-16-2010, 06:33 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Slight gear bite in cold weather
Hey guys, its a little cold outside, oh about -10 C and I notice that 2nd and 3rd gear slightly bite when going into gear, now I can avoid this which I do by slowly dropping it into gear, now the problem only persist for about 5min or until the car is warmed up, I've tried leaving the car on until its completely warm but doesn't help any, it seems I need to get the gear oil warmed up for it to shift smooth, after she's warmed up no issues. Anyone know whats going on? I plan on changing the fluid and would appreciated any recommendations. I was thinking about going Royal Purple. Your suggestions are appreciated! Thanks.
12-16-2010, 07:04 AM
#2
6th Gear Member
I've heard this quite frequently and it seems that switching over to synthetic solved the problem (or reduced it). I'd consider Amsoil personally but those using RP seem satisfied with it.
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12-16-2010, 09:01 AM
#4
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Really? Its my first Mustang, I've never had this issue with my Honda's. is it normal for the stang to do this? Or do I just need some better oil in there? I was hoping for some constructive help. Thanks.
12-23-2010, 11:14 AM
#5
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Changine the gear oil is about the only thing you can do, and it should help.
In my pervious car, a Probe GT, I had grinding upon shifting in cold weather that was completely and instantly solved by switch gear oil brands. In that case I switched into Redline MTL. A bit of research will be required to determine the right oil. I'm sure I would have this issue to, but I park my car during our winters.
In my pervious car, a Probe GT, I had grinding upon shifting in cold weather that was completely and instantly solved by switch gear oil brands. In that case I switched into Redline MTL. A bit of research will be required to determine the right oil. I'm sure I would have this issue to, but I park my car during our winters.
12-23-2010, 12:00 PM
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Lots of people are having this problem. I first noticed it in September... when it was 60 degrees outside. It gets worse over time, and is obviously more apparent when it's cold.
12-23-2010, 12:33 PM
#7
6th Gear Member
You're comparing your Ford to your Hondas? I never in my wildest dreams expect my Stang to live up to the quality and engineering of my Toyotas.
As I mentioned previously, going to a synthetic will help if not eliminate this very common problem.
As I mentioned previously, going to a synthetic will help if not eliminate this very common problem.
12-23-2010, 02:01 PM
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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Thanks guys, I just had the oil changed but used OEM oil as replacement, someone suggested Ford Friction Modifier, I hear alot of guys are running Royal Purple and or Amsoil. Anyone better then the other? I'll get some synthetic in there and as I do anyways take it easy until it warms up.
