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It's synchros:
Makes sense. The F5MDB 5 speed manual in the Mirage seems to share a lot of shifting characteristics with my F5M43 5 speed manual in my OS/RVR/ASX. Doesn't like cold temps and doesn't like to be rushed when shifting, especially 1st to 2nd gear until it gets nice and toasty. Once it's warmed up shifts great. Redline gear lube has improved it over the OEM fluid but if it's close to freezing or below freezing don't rush it until it warms up. Somebody that either just didn't know any better or just didn't care could shorten the life of one of these dramatically.
Last edited by inuvik; 02-23-2021 at 12:37 AM.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 automatic: 40.5 mpg (US) ... 17.2 km/L ... 5.8 L/100 km ... 48.6 mpg (Imp)
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