chevy s-10 manual hard to shift
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chevy s-10 manual hard to shift
Hi,
I did a manual transmission drain and refill. I also added Lucas oil. It drove fine the first day but from then on shifting seams harder and rougher than before the fluid replacement. Since there are no dip stick, I can't check the oil level.
I drained the fluid, replaced the nut and fill from the fill hole until fluid runs out. There are no leaks.
Any suggestions? Thanks for your help.
I did a manual transmission drain and refill. I also added Lucas oil. It drove fine the first day but from then on shifting seams harder and rougher than before the fluid replacement. Since there are no dip stick, I can't check the oil level.
I drained the fluid, replaced the nut and fill from the fill hole until fluid runs out. There are no leaks.
Any suggestions? Thanks for your help.
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what year is this vehicle if you added a thicker oil it can make a noticable difference in how easily it shifts escpecially when the fluid is cold and not up to operating temp.
could also be a clutch problem but if it still goes into gear without making any noise then it might just be the fluid.
could also be a clutch problem but if it still goes into gear without making any noise then it might just be the fluid.
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It's a 1991 S-10. The clutch was replaced two years ago. I think you are right about the oil thickner. It only shifts hard when the engine is cold. The next chance I get I will replace the oil and this time no thickner or any other additives.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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The 77mm 5-speed and 4500 5-speed use Dexron-II ATF the 117mm 4-speed uses API GL5 SAE 80W90 gear lubricant the manufacture recomends useing Manulal Transmission Fluid (1052931 ) in 85mm 5-speed