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This is John. Replaced the clutch, the transmission was much improved, but it still was not really that good. It never crunched or made bad sounds, but it was never as smooth and easy as other Miata owners stated. First was better, but if you didn’t have it rev-matched second was difficult. I know people have their own favorite oils, but I don’t think that the Redline synthetic oil was the problem. The day after I had the clutch replaced, I got caught in a five-mile (uphill) traffic jam (fatal accident). Stop-and-go traffic for over an hour. Overheated the clutch (slipping quite badly). Clutch did not die, but somewhat damaged the new (el cheapo throw out bearing). Enough! I now drive a 2012 Miata with a very nice shifting 6 speed. Problem solved.
I don’t wnat to write a book here, but you must view long oil change intervals with some scepticism. I was a Harley mechanic for many years and just before I left, Harley started upping their maintenance interval (significantly). My personal belief is that they were trying to impress customers and that no significant improvements in metals / oil were involved. I have heard this complaint at the Volkswagen GTi site (that they think the VW recommended oil change interval is a little on the long side). If you use only high quality synthetic oil, then this might be less of a problem, but synthetics still have additive packages that wear out. Use your best judgment.
I don’t wnat to write a book here, but you must view long oil change intervals with some scepticism. I was a Harley mechanic for many years and just before I left, Harley started upping their maintenance interval (significantly). My personal belief is that they were trying to impress customers and that no significant improvements in metals / oil were involved. I have heard this complaint at the Volkswagen GTi site (that they think the VW recommended oil change interval is a little on the long side). If you use only high quality synthetic oil, then this might be less of a problem, but synthetics still have additive packages that wear out. Use your best judgment.