Manual Trans lube for 99 Tracker

[bustednutz]

I have a 99 Chev Tracker 4 door hardtop with a 5 speed manual. Veehicle has 140K miles on it and I want to dump the manual gear oil from the transmission and replace it.
Does anyone know the proper weight to use? What kind should I use and how much does it take?

Thanks

 

[mechtech2]

Sorry, no specifics from me.
And my old girlfriend had one of those!

But I would upgrade to a full synthetic. Contact Amsoil or Redline and see what their offerings are for your car.
You will have better protection for parts and better shifting.

 

[Pablo]

Originally Posted By: bustednutz
I have a 99 Chev Tracker 4 door hardtop with a 5 speed manual. Veehicle has 140K miles on it and I want to dump the manual gear oil from the transmission and replace it.
Does anyone know the proper weight to use? What kind should I use and how much does it take?

Thanks


Tell us which tranny! (Is it 4WD?)

Manual Transmission,4WD......GLS [2]
Synthetic Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (5W-30) (MTFQT)
Manual Transmission,4WD......GLS [3]
Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube (75W-90) API GL-4 (MTGQT)
Manual Transmission,2WD......GLS [3]
Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube (75W-90) API GL-4 (MTGQT)
Manual Transmission,2WD......GLS [3]
Synthetic Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (5W-30) (MTFQT)
Manual Transmission,NV3500......GLS [3]
Synthetic Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (5W-30) (MTFQT)
Manual Transmission,......GLS [3]
Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube (75W-90) API GL-4 (MTGQT)

[2] GM part no. 12345349 or equivalent.
[3] Synthetic gear oil, GM part no. 12346190 or equivalent
1999-2000 Tracker, if a determination has been made that
the 5-speed M59 transmission synchronizers have been
replaced, use synchromesh transmission fluid GM
part no. 12345349 or equivalent.

 

[bustednutz]

Thanks for the info Pablo.
Im not sure if the synchromesh syncros have been replaced.
It is a 4wd.
The owners manual says to use 75w85.
But your info says to use GM Synchromesh fluid in a 5w30.
Perhaps I wont play with this area of the truck. It shifts fine, I was just thinking about doing routine maintenence. I think I'll just roll with it for now.

Thanks

 

[Pablo]

Originally Posted By: bustednutz

The owners manual says to use 75w85.
But your info says to use GM Synchromesh fluid in a 5w30.


Same thing:



http://www.lubrizol.com/J306.aspx?id=33216&terms=J306

Amsoil MTF

 

[unDummy]

Always do routine maintenance.

Most transmissions tolerate a wide range of fluid.

Go to the local Nissan, Hyundai, or Kia dealership and pick up the 75w85 from them. Its a GL4 and will work fine.