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« on: December 25, 2012, 09:27:13 AM » |
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I'm not sure what synthetic oil was in my 2000 standard when I bought it. However, when I changed the oil I used Rotella T6 5w40 synthetic. I immediately noticed that the normally loud tranny whine at 2500 rpms dramatically decreased. Have any of you noticed this? I'ts time to change the oil again. I'm very satisfied with the Rotella, but, if you know of anything better at keeping the tranny quiet please let me know.
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« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2012, 09:33:40 AM » |
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I use the Rotella T6 too, however it has been reported on this forum that Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel works better. I don't think you can totally illiminate the tranny noise except by not cruising at 50 mph in 5th gear.
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« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2012, 09:46:00 AM » |
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I used 15-40 Shell Rotella and now have 15-50 Mobil 1 Synthetic. It's a LITTLE quieter with the Mobil 1. Those straight cut gears the tranny uses are not easy to eliminate noise from. RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2012, 10:47:29 AM » |
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I have noticed that the Cobra 6x6 is pretty good at eliminating trans noise!  |
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« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2012, 01:18:11 PM » |
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+1 on the mobil 1
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« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2012, 02:37:26 PM » |
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+1 on the mobil 1
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« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2012, 05:16:16 PM » |
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Apparently being half deaf, that is deaf in one ear and can't hear out of the other one.
I've used Mobil 1 in MGM from almost day 1. 1st oil change was at 1,200 miles, as I was headed for Alaska, got detoured in Southeastern Oregon and never made it that trip. 242K+ now and I still can't hear any tranny noise over what is normal. Don't know what kind of noise I will hear with the Trike kit on, but I know it will not worry me. When I hear rods rattling then I'll do some worrying.
Those straight cut gears are noisy, so quit worrying about every little quirk and enjoy the ride. You got to remember, you do not have a cage around you to muffle all those noises. Drive down the road with all your windows open and listen to the noises generated by these new cars.
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« Reply #7 on: December 26, 2012, 10:56:33 AM » |
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I used the Shell Rotella for 1 cycle and then it was out of inventory, so I tired Mobil 1 Synthetic for Turbo-Dsl and the sound got even quieter and the trans shifted smoother than ever before. It was noteably surpising
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« Reply #8 on: December 26, 2012, 11:53:15 PM » |
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your valkyrie loves fresh oil ... the heavier the oil ... the less noise it will make 20-50 syn. and the noise , whine you are hearing will go way down ... shift easier ...  |
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« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2012, 05:23:23 AM » |
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I use Rotella too. 15 X 40 and don't have much noise at all. Well the noise I do have is normal.
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« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2012, 06:24:13 AM » |
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I've been pondering tranny noises and i'm going off at a tangent. And at least i say i am. 1963 Chevrolet Impala 327 and a 4 speed. THAT particular combination had/has a pleasing tranny noise. And this ends fer the moment my little trip down old farts lane. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #11 on: December 27, 2012, 11:24:06 AM » |
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Thinking of a '66 Impala SS two door hardtop.
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« Reply #12 on: December 27, 2012, 03:50:42 PM » |
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63 Ford Fairlane, used to put a stocking cap over the shifter to quiet it down a little
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« Reply #13 on: December 27, 2012, 04:49:10 PM » |
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'68 Z/28 with an M22 Rock Crusher in it. Straight cut gears in those as well !!
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« Reply #14 on: December 27, 2012, 05:19:35 PM » |
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I have often lusted after a '69 Rally Sport equiped Z/28!!
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« Reply #15 on: December 28, 2012, 06:41:41 AM » |
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'68 Z/28 with an M22 Rock Crusher in it. Straight cut gears in those as well !!
I was going to say "Rock Crusher". What a pleasant whine they make! |
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« Reply #16 on: December 28, 2012, 09:34:43 AM » |
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« Reply #17 on: December 28, 2012, 08:07:07 PM » |
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AMSOIL is the way to go. |
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« Reply #18 on: December 29, 2012, 04:31:35 AM » |
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Welcome to the board, Hank.
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« Reply #19 on: December 29, 2012, 12:51:38 PM » |
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I'm not sure what synthetic oil was in my 2000 standard when I bought it. However, when I changed the oil I used Rotella T6 5w40 synthetic. I immediately noticed that the normally loud tranny whine at 2500 rpms dramatically decreased. Have any of you noticed this? I'ts time to change the oil again. I'm very satisfied with the Rotella, but, if you know of anything better at keeping the tranny quiet please let me know.
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