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what kind of transmission fluid

Posted: Thu May 06, 2004 10:57 pm
by michigan_rider
what kind do you guys use. I need to know real bad! Please tell me complete name!

thanks

Posted: Thu May 06, 2004 11:06 pm
by USAMoto00
I use Maxima 80 weight Trans. fluid. I think it says for two strokes on the bottle. Maybe that's where you're needing the help?

Posted: Thu May 06, 2004 11:18 pm
by CdaleRacer0128
Redline Superlight Shockproof

trans fluid

Posted: Thu May 06, 2004 11:29 pm
by ppogue
I have used havolene 80wt for three years of hard racing with no troubles until two weekends ago when I smoked the clutch, but it was my fault, way to long on the starting grid slipping it waiting for the flagger to drop the **** thing.
I think the key is change it very often, I do after every dune trip or two race weekends. Maybe a little overkill, but it worked.

Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 1:25 am
by michigan_rider
im out to a great start with my dale
i know its my fault i should have checked the transmission oil level on the quad before i got it so i just did and theres none on the window gauge/check thing, now i cant get the drain plug out to check if there is any or to see how bad it ate it up! ahhhhhh this sucks! what to do??!?!!?!

Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 1:43 am
by garysol1
simple.......remove the shifter lever and the clutch cover......5 minute job. with the cover removed the lube should be level with the bottom of the case.

Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 3:49 am
by Brad77
QUOTE
I use Maxima 80 weight Trans. fluid. I think it says for two strokes on the bottle. Maybe that's where you're needing the help?


Hey Brian,

I use this stuff also. Except I use the 85 weight. It is called Maxima MTL.

Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 3:14 pm
by danyeo
yeah, those tranny drain bolts are a pain in the @#$. I stripped out 2 of them.:mad:

Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 3:35 pm
by Canniboomer
Use the anti-sieze on those drain plugs...yeah I ruined one also.

I picked up 2 of the 20mm x 1.5 thread cheap zinc/steel drain plugs at the (any) autoparts store, and had my machinist buddy drill it out to do Cannondale27 's spring mod (other site). Works awesome !! large grip area, just don't over-torque.

Using Red Line Lightweight Shockproof, and just bit more durable than the "Super" Lightweight, and supposedly rated for between
75-140w but actually thinner.