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Having Tranny prolbems? Change to a better fluid.

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I was having some annoying problems with my tranny. I could not shift into reverse without first going into 4th. Also, I would have a great deal of resistance shifting into 1st just about all the time. My other gears would not shift smooth either. Going into 2nd and 3rd I would get the crunch sound as I shifted.
I changed out my fluid to GM Syncromesh tranny fluid. The tranny now works properly and I can shift as fast as I can throw the gear!!! Second gear grind is a thing of the past!!!! Only cost me $35 for the fluid from the Chevy dealer here in town.

It is well worth it. Alot cheaper than a new tranny and will save your tranny in the long run.
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Has anyone used BG syncroshift in their EVO???
The GM syncromesh is pretty much the same thing as the BG.
I tried Royal Purple in mine the 2nd week I had it. Then I drain it and put in GM syncromesh in it on the 3rd week. I lovfe that stuff. It shifts like butter!
L2RTSiAWD said:
The GM syncromesh is pretty much the same thing as the BG.
Yeah I kinda figured that :cool:

Is there any price difference in the 2?
They are both about $30 dollars for 3 quarts. It might be easier to go with the GM fluid because any Chevy dealer will have it. The BG might have to be ordered.
I use penzoil syncromesh in my dsm and it's basically the same as BG or GM.
:)
98RedGs said:
I use penzoil syncromesh in my dsm and it's basically the same as BG or GM.
:)
I can't find that anywhere near me? but I heard it was the same but cost a hell of a lot less.
something wierd with my DSM is like that. My tranny never really felt bad, but I'd have grinding going into second occasionally.

then I put BG in and those grinding problems went away, but when I'd shift into reverse it would grind. Now I just do 5th first everytime before reverse and its fine...but I know a lot of people that have to do that...ohh well.

So yeh the BG fixed some problems and caused others. I put 2.5 qts in...and drained over 3...It was overfilled before...anyway. Just thought I'd share that since it was related.
bought 3 QT's of the Pennzoil synchromesh last night, will be putting in soon, cant wait...hope this doesnt hurt our cars in the long run!
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