gearbox 4th difficult to engage

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markus_74
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Post Sun May 01, 2016 2:44 am

Hello,

Asking some question.
I installing g260 box with 80sae oil.
Buy every time I drive my car for first 30 minute, my 4th gear difficult to engage.

What is wrong? Or is it wrong to put 80 sae? And should use atf dextron 3?

Thank you
Markus
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Brianmoooore
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Post Sun May 01, 2016 9:11 pm

80 SAE is the correct oil, but Dexron 3 will probably solve your problem, at the expense of a slightly more 'rattly' gearbox.