Well whats up guys Im having problems with my tranny and its pretty annoying. It all started when I changed both left and right axles and a lot of transaxle fluid leaked out. At first the car drove normal than out of no where my odd numbered gears were hard to get into. I literally had to jam it in which wasnt too bad until this morning on my way to work all my gears started acting up. I just finished making a left turn and downshifted into 2nd gear to slow down and notice my gear box felt all loose and rough. Whenever I switch gears there is little effort neede and feels rough like a lot of clicks. The car still drives normal just feels weird like there is no lubrication.
And now for my question, do you think I need to replace the fluid or could it be any other weird "fuck you for buying a dsm" problem? I stopped by walmart to buy some mopar atf+4 transaxle fluid but it seems they dont carry it anymore. By this time the parts center at the stealership was closed but I saw all the bottles for the nvt350 transmission just out of my reach. They are not open on Sunday so where else can I get fluid for my nvt350 that will not kill the synchros?
Thanks for listening to my troublesome dsm adventures.....
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#7843, "RE: Rough Transmission" In response to Reply # 2
The first axle I had a shop replace forme which I garauntee you they most likely they did not but the second axle I let my school's auto class change it while I helped. We didnt expect a lot of fluid to leak out so I didnt bring any fluid with me. It has only been one week since the scond axle change so most likely it needs to be drained and refilled. As for the brand I am kinda skeptic on using non dealer fluid but just need some reassurance from others on what to use.
#7844, "RE: Rough Transmission" In response to Reply # 3
if you don't want to use amsoil, go for the mopar 4874464. They're the exact same other than amsoil's increased kinamatic viscosity, flash point, foam stability, etc.
If you google 4874464, it an exact cross over to the link I posted before. Do whatever you want. Put water in it for all I care.
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#7845, "RE: Rough Transmission" In response to Reply # 3
Originally posted by FunkDocta The first axle I had a shop replace forme which I garauntee you they most likely they did not but the second axle I let my school's auto class change it while I helped. We didnt expect a lot of fluid to leak out so I didnt bring any fluid with me. It has only been one week since the scond axle change so most likely it needs to be drained and refilled. As for the brand I am kinda skeptic on using non dealer fluid but just need some reassurance from others on what to use.
Either will work. I used dealer fluid just because I didnt know about the other. Your tranny is most likely going to continue having problems since you ran it on low fluid.
#7848, "RE: Rough Transmission" In response to Reply # 5
Originally posted by Tuxdreamerx Either will work. I used dealer fluid just because I didnt know about the other. Your tranny is most likely going to continue having problems since you ran it on low fluid.
True dat. I run Amsoil in my vehicles.
In addition to the fluid, check and see if either of your horseshoe clips fell off. They are the clips that hold the shifter cables to the tranny. Could be just coincidence that they came off when your fluid was low.
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#7849, "RE: Rough Transmission" In response to Reply # 6
Originally posted by bullettdsm
Originally posted by Tuxdreamerx Either will work. I used dealer fluid just because I didnt know about the other. Your tranny is most likely going to continue having problems since you ran it on low fluid.
True dat. I run Amsoil in my vehicles. In addition to the fluid, check and see if either of your horseshoe clips fell off. They are the clips that hold the shifter cables to the tranny. Could be just coincidence that they came off when your fluid was low.
Haha I forgot about that I have lost those damn clips 3 times since I got my car running last year. I dunno why they fall off so easily. Then again my car rides pretty rough.
#7850, "RE: Rough Transmission" In response to Reply # 7
put a little blue loctite on the clips before slipping them into place. They won't go anywhere.
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#7851, "RE: Rough Transmission" In response to Reply # 8
Well I ended up paying a little visit to my local chrysler dealership only to get told that they would not recommend using Mopar ATF+4 fluid and that I should head on down to the mitsu dealer and get fluid from there WTF!!! SO i just bit the bullet and went to my local mitsu dealership and they had manual transmission fluid for the nvt350 which I was pretty surprised they had. Cost $15 a fucking quart but I really had no choice at the time need my car running now. After draining out the oild fluid and filling it back up I quickly start the car only to find out reverse doesn't work yay. My 2nd and 4th gears also work when they feel like it so Im kinda stumped and frustrated right now. But hey at least it shifts smoothly..........
So almighty 2gnt gods why the fuck am I cursed with problem after problem? Im thinking worst case scenario it might be the synchros finally taking a dump on me. What do you guys think? The shifter goes into place through all the 3 bad gears just does not hook on like the other do.
#7852, "RE: Rough Transmission" In response to Reply # 9
Originally posted by FunkDocta why the fuck am I cursed with problem after problem?
you're not cursed, its a 2gnt, thats the way it goes. It's normal for 2gnt's to bitch and moan. some bitch and moan more than others. They're money hungry
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