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Old 10-24-2009, 10:26 AM
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I have an 04 cts-v and just hit 44,500 miles I might be having some syncro issues i dont kno for sure. If I replaced the tranny fluid would that help the issue? and whats the best transmission fluid there is for my car?
And is there a good warrenty I can buy for my car that will cover all this ****?
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Originally Posted by speedracer08
I have an 04 cts-v and just hit 44,500 miles I might be having some syncro issues i dont kno for sure. If I replaced the tranny fluid would that help the issue? and whats the best transmission fluid there is for my car?
And is there a good warrenty I can buy for my car that will cover all this ****?

I put B&G in my rear end, for the trans I just used to recomend GM dextron 3.

Some use syncromesh for the trans but I think its alittle to thick and wouldnt do good in cold weather with the small internal parts of the T56..
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I used Amsoil ATF and have been happy with it.

What are your trans symptoms?
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Sometimes I cant shift into 5th or 6th. Then ill go back into 4th and then it lets me hit 6th...
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Well the trans fluid change is easy enough to do, so I would do that and also have the clutch fluid bled and changed. That would be the best start at tackling the problem.
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I just bought syncromesh tranny fluid and am changing it today
I do the clutch tomorrow hopefully ill see results
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Originally Posted by speedracer08
I just bought syncromesh tranny fluid and am changing it today
I do the clutch tomorrow hopefully ill see results

do u live in a area that gets below 32 degrees F ?
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I do but im moving to arizona in a week.. So I should be fine with the syncromesh. Right?
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Royal Purple makes a synthetic.....Haven't tried it yet, but only heard good things.
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Originally Posted by speedracer08
I do but im moving to arizona in a week.. So I should be fine with the syncromesh. Right?
From what ive read yes, theres alot of threads in the transmission and drivetrain part of this forum .

take a look



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