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• Transmission help by stewardc on 05 Aug, 2007 04:51
• I know the 5th gear is the weak link in our transmissions. I'm presently installing an AAZ diesel and a newer DFP tranny in my 1981 Caddy and was wondering what everyone is running for oil? I plan on Redline and possibly Lucas additive. Any suggestions for getting the very best lubrication for my new tranny?
• #1 by blkboostedtruck on 07 Aug, 2007 14:38
• thats some good stuff ! thats what i use in all my tucks! unless someone here knows better lube to use?
  thanks Duane
• #2 by Darth Garry on 07 Aug, 2007 15:56
• Quote from: "blkboostedtruck"

  thats some good stuff ! thats what i use in all my tucks! unless someone here knows better lube to use?
  thanks Duane

  
  
  I run the redline, definately shifts better, especially in cold.  Never tried the lucas stuff.  Is it good?
  
  
  Garry
• #3 by stewardc on 23 Aug, 2007 05:02
• http://www.customobsessions.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=1264&start=1140
  
  This is what a good diesel or gas engine will do to 5th gear on a straight pull. Has anyone heard of a fix for this, or a shop that might offer better quality gears?
• #4 by Slave2School on 23 Aug, 2007 07:20
• A TDI tranny, if it would fit is rated to take much more power from the factory.  That is about he only good fix I know of Maybe a cryo treatment and swaintech treatment of 5th gear would help, but I have no data to support that.