12-04-2015, 10:59 AM
RawrImAMonster Wrote:According to the previous owner, it was done recently, but I may have to do that at some point. A lot of people run ATF in these to help smooth things out, but I feel like that would make the transmission wear faster.
Is it mostly when cold or 100% of the time? My car has always had a notchy trans, which I've always attributed to its mileage. It is very notchy when the fluid is cold, and if it has been sitting outside when the temp drops below freezing you literally have to double clutch it to shift somewhat smoothly for the first five minutes. Once it gets up to temp though it's fine, it just requires a somewhat delicate touch to kinda let the gear accept your shift, instead of just ramming it in there.
The E36s actually calls for ATF in the manual trans, I think mine has a mix of Redline ATF and MTL in there right now, trying out some forum recommendation. Pelican says "Swepco 201" can smooth out worn synchros and extend the life of a trans so I might try that next.
Now: 07 Porsche Cayman S | 18 VW Tiguan
Then: 18 VW GTI Autobahn | 95 BMW M3 | 15 VW GTI SE | 12 Kia Optima SX | 2009 VW GTI | 00 BMW 540i Sport | 90 Mazda Miata | 94 Yamaha FZR600R | 1993 Suzuki GS500E | 2003 BMW 325i | 95 Saab 900S