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Originally Posted by romanonj
Issues described in this thread have nothing to do with quality of transmission, but simple oil viscosity physics. harder/grinding shifts are often experienced in colder temperatures prior to gear oil reaching its optimal operating temperature at which its flowing freely (as it is designed to operate at specific temps). try different gear oil with lower first number such as 75w-X instead of 90w-x, and let your car warm up for 5 min before driving it when it is below freezing. You will be extending the life of not only your transmission, but your engine as well..
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So you're saying I purchased a $XX vehicle that can't handle temperature at or below 35 degrees? Am I asking/expecting too much?!
So for those of us that live in the Mid-Atlantic, or Northeast, or Northwest, etc. where we see these temperatures, your recommendation is to purchase new car and then immediately address the issue by spending money to change the fluids?