What transmission fluid are you using?
 

Just wondering what MT transmission fluid most people here are using. Let me know if you want me to add any other options.

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Many here switched to Motul including myself. Once it's warmed up it's definitely smoother, but sometimes when it's cold it's almost impossible to downshift from 3rd to 2nd.

I shouldn't have to double clutch to downshift when cold...is pentosin the only thing that helps COLD?

Redline MT-85 is supposed to be similar to Pentosin with regards to shift quality when cold. Still waiting to see if anyone has tried it.

We use this in NY/NJ where it's cold all winter. No such issues on any of our cars here and we've installed Motul Gear 300 in a lot of transmissions over the years.

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Double clutching doesn't help. Even when I'm at a stop sometimes it won't go into 2nd, even tho 1st goes in.

I would have it looked at while it's still under warranty. Or change the fluid to stock and see if that makes a difference.

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Do you happen to know what is the factory fluid?

I'm pretty sure it's the Motul fluid. It never had this problem when I was on stock fluid. I ordered a lab kit and I'm planning on changing soon.

There's always the chance I over or under filled but I've done trans fluid quite a few times.

Torco mtf here

I can't get into 2nd from 3rd unless I double clutch...so either you live somewhere colder or your box is screwier.

@AZP Installs I take it you were talking about Motul Gear 300?

Actually tonight I tried to replicate the problem and it does go in when I double clutch. It's not cold here, I live in SoCal. Actually tonight was freezing. 55F :lol:

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You would need to get it from a dealer, I'm not sure what it is, even if you could get it outside of a dealer, it could be a different blend for "public" consumption.

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