Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 14:44:36 -0800 From: Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamnet> Subject: Re: 9000 5-speed xmission oil filler??
AEI wrote: > > Just bought a used 1994 9000CDE. I am in Minnesota. > > This summer it was shifting just beatifully. Since it has gotten colder it > seems to shift a little rougher (just trying gears with the clutch in). > > Is it possible the oil level is low in the gearbox?? > > The owners manual states that the manual transmission uses standard motor > oil. Where is the filler? Any other thoughts? > > Thanks! Try switching to a lower weight synthetic oil... on a 4 year old car it's not a bad idea to do anyway, since I'm pretty sure the previous owner didn't do it at the recommended change interval - no one ever does. Redline MTL, Mobil 1 Synthetic, or the equivalent Amsoil product are good bets, and will probably help. -Justin