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    Thinking about adding Lucas Transmission Fix

    I have a 98 Mazda 626 with the GF4A-EL transmission which has some light to moderate slipping upshifting into second and maybe a bit of loss of power in second / third ( I'm not completely sure which ). I'll also get some small spiking of the rpms in 2nd / 3rd occasionally. I changed the ATF (...
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    Emergency Substitute for GL-4 75w-90

    I have a manual transmission 99 Nissan Almera 1.6L, with the RS5F31A transmission which calls for GL-4 only oil, 75w-90. I've developed a serious leak, and the gear case is almost empty. I'm going to install replacement oil seals, but the problem is that the nearest place that sells GL-4 only...
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    Changing Manual Tranny Oil to Cure Grinding

    I have a 99 Nissan Almera which occasionally grinds / doesn't engage when I try and put it into fifth gear. I was talking to someone about changing the gear oil since I'm going to replace the cv boots. The Hayens manual says my tranny takes Hypoid gear oil, viscosity SAE 80W to API GL4. This...
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    Oil Recommendation: 1997 Mazda Protege 1.8L DOCH

    I just bought a Manual 97 Mazda Lantis 323 1.8L DOHC 16 Valve BP which in the USA seems to be labeled a Protege. I'll try and provide as much info as I can as per the sticky oil post. The head and rings were done on the car a few years ago. Previous owner says it was using about 4 liters of oil...
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