what kind of oil do u use for the tranny and what are signs of needing to change it is not shifting good a sign

 

its a 85-90 weight transmission fluid and the blaster takes .70 of a quart... talk to your local shop about which they recomend... but i change it once a month its cheap insurance for your tranny.



04 blaster
fmf
k&n
rad valve

 

why a 12 tooth front sprocket by the way

the stock is 13 front and 40 rear if im not mistaken lowering your front gives you a 3.33 gear ratio so im guessing you have extreme bottom end power and 1st gear is almost non existant. I would reccomend going with a 2.86 gear ratio 14 front 40 rear(stock) to lenghten the gears a little, at least on mine thats what i did.

 

On my 04 blaster when shifting from gears 4 to 5 and i think 2 to 3 the lever goes up but it wont shift i have to get the revs up really high for it to shift. yes i do always use the clutch and no i have not changed my tranny oil if i change my oil will this solve my problem? thanx

 

o ya i put the 12 t sprocket cause i dont really need top speed and i like to wheelie

 

You are supposed to use 20w40 that is non friction modified as in Yamalube or another non automotive oil not saying you can't use others.I wouldn't use 85w90 gear oil considering you live in new york and its only getting colder.If you ride in the winter you can use 10w40 when the temperature gets low.

 

ok thanks

 

I always used Torco MTF in my LT when I had it. I don't know for sure if this is the case but they always said to use a specific MTF so it didn't have the anti-friction additives in it. If the oil has these, it will cause the clutch to wear out due to being slick and slipping.

My .02

 

I'm jealous of all you guys that can use cheap tranny lubes. I have to buy stinkin Redline synthetic ..... lol.

At least the Wolv is cheap to maintain .... [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]