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M A NUA L T R A N SMI S SION S Unlike automatic, power shift, or hydrostatic transmissions, manual transmissions do not use fluid to transfer power. Power from the engine is distributed through the transmission by engaging and disengaging gears through the clutch and collars. P R E MIUM M A NUA L T R A N S MI S S ION F LUID S A R E DE S IGNE D TO: • Prevent metal‑to‑metal contact and wear • Provide cold flow characteristics and maintain proper viscosity over a wide temperature range • Be compatible with seals • Maintain thermal stability throughout drain interval • Control oxidation DI AGNO SING M A NUA L T R A N SMI S SION PROBL E M S Inadequate fluid in manual transmissions is likely to: • Produce burnt and/or slipping clutches • Give insufficient wear protection for gears • Cause harsh shifts and premature thermal degradation • Result in poor low temperature performance • Offer mediocre transmission response • Form sludge and deposits • Corrode copper and bronze F R IC T ION C H A R AC T E R I S T IC S: A low static coefficient of friction allows smooth shifting between collar and gears. Typically, manual transmission fluids require a 50 weight or a 75W‑85 transmission fluid. Newer fluids are lower viscosity. (Please see the Castrol Guide to Products and Services for further information) B A C K N E X T T 8 L A B C H E C K E N G i N E T R A N S M i S S i O N A X L E F i F T H W H E E L & G R E A S E S S U P E R C L E A N H O M E H Y D R A U L i C F L U i D S D i A G N O S i N G M A N U A L T R A N S M i S S i O N P R O P E R T i E S For further information and resources please click this link to Castrol Canada GPS guide – Transmissions