Lude Generation

For the second time running (2 different ludes) Amsoil MTF (Manual Transmission Fluid) has remedied my 5th gear grind!

I did have the technique of shifting without it grinding, but I had to pick my moment and there was no real way of shifting up quick without it grinding. If I was lazy or slow it would grind. I did a transmission oil change on Saturday and on the very first shift into 5th gear on Sunday... Perfect!

I'm not saying it's the answer to everyone's 5th gear issue, but as I said, it's sorted me out twice and I think JayJay said it sorted him out too. I used it the first time as I'd heard the wonderful stories and I just wanted to reiterate it.

This is the stuff (You'll need x2 US Quart)

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I've also started a pole to show whether Amsoil MTF has helped people's 5th gear grind issues in the past.

* If another brand of Transmission oil has rectified the problem for you please leave details in this thread and I will add it to this opening post.

Its worth doing even if you dont have shifting issues My old black 5G had the 5th gear grind, I never did anything about it though.

A yes from me

does this effect 4g too?

I imagine it would. I only mentioned 5th gear as 99% of the time it's only this gear that has the problem. Reverse I think is generally the next gear to have the issue. But they're all bathing in the same fluid, and if it can eradicate the problem for one gear, why not another? All depends on how bad it is and what is actually causing the issue. For the money, time and ease of the job, it's definitely worth a try

Sorted mine on the white lude and on my mates car

you should add choice new oil cure problem.

Do you mean, another brand of oil cured the problem?

NafemanNathan wrote:Do you mean, another brand of oil cured the problem?

yes

jozefsan wrote:

NafemanNathan wrote:Do you mean, another brand of oil cured the problem?

yes

Added to the poll Please see the added note (*) in the opening post as well