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Gauge 07-30-2012 09:14 AM

Probably a dumb question related to an oil change I got
 
I got my first oil change on friday. I'm one of the people that have been complaining about the clunky 2nd gear change. I went with synthetic (based on this sites information)

Now, from what I know (which isn't much) this is impossible. But after my oil change my gear changes are a hell of a lot smoother. Like, noticably smoother. I wasn't even expecting it. I just got in my car and started driving away thinking nothing about the oil change and instantly was drawn to the smooth shifting. I wouldn't bring it up if it wasn't such a noticable difference.

I know the clutch has it's own fluid. So I don't see how the two can be related.

So my question is if the two can be related in anyway or if it's just in my head?

Also, is it normal for synthetic oil to heat up faster than regular oil?

Please be gentle if I'm being stupid. *Prepares lube*

red6spd 07-30-2012 09:47 AM

No not related at all. And I think synthetic should stay a tad cooler. Did you know as a fact that they put synthetic in the car?

Gauge 07-30-2012 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red6spd (Post 1845005)
No not related at all. And I think synthetic should stay a tad cooler. Did you know as a fact that they put synthetic in the car?

They better have lol. I paid for it ;)

I plan on doing my oil changes myself from now on, I was just lazy and didn't buy the necessary materials.

Weird though. Guess it's in my head. I swear the shift to second is a lot smoother though...

red6spd 07-30-2012 10:21 AM

Yea probably just in your head. Try and stay as far away from the dealer as possible if you can.

FairladyZ 07-30-2012 10:29 AM

in your HEAD


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