I have seen the term here and there bit do not know if it is for real. I noticed that if I do a rolling start and run it up to 7k or so, that sometimes when I shift to 2nd if I try to be easy on the clutch release I will hear a noise. This only happens if I am releasing the pedal slightly too...
The performance pack or DH come with the extra oil cooler that from what I read bring the temp waaaay down in daily driving. Mine runs 225 approx. when taking it easy. I have seen some folks with the extra cooler run around 190. Pretty big difference, for sure. If you run your car on a track...
It is 100 here in Central Texas today. I can gently drive my 24 6 speed around with A/C off and get oil up to 212 after perhaps 5 miles of country driving. One pull in second gear and it hits 240. To cool it off I turn on the A/C and drive gently and after approx. 3 miles it gets down to 212. I...
Buy a few wrenches and do this kind of stuff CHEAP. Lube can be found FAR CHEAPER online. Yes it is a nasty job but unless money is no object, do it yourself and do it right. Years ago I took in a Dodge Hemi for a trans change. When I left after the job it was FOUR quarts low....
I would be PISSED off. Mine is a manual and I cannot imagine what those idiots would do to my clutch and transmission. These cars should have some sort of Valet Parking low power option to protect the car from Neanderthal "Techs"......................