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grinds/hard shifting in 2nd gear

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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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hey guys, about a week ago i changed my tranny fluid and ever since then when i shift into 2nd gear it be grinding or hard to shift in to it. all my other gear shift w/out any problem.

i did notice that the shift are not as smooth as it use to be though.

i triple check the level and it's correct. what i use was [mobile1 syntechic 75w90]

can anyone help me with this issue or point me to a direction. thanks.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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get different tranny fluid, like honda mtf
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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Yea I would get some Honda MTF, Redline or some of that Syncromesh stuff. I have heard people say that other oils alright to put in the tranny but I figure when they make something designed to be used specifically for the tranny why use anything else.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Slow EJ8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yea I would get some Honda MTF, Redline or some of that Syncromesh stuff. I have heard people say that other oils alright to put in the tranny but I figure when they make something designed to be used specifically for the tranny why use anything else. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 01:59 AM
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thanks a lot guys, i was thinking about doing that but didn't want to waste more money since they were brand new oil. i guest i'll have stop by my dealer.
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