Manual Transmission Fluid Review (and what to do before winter)

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Yo, I was told the exact same thing by a guy who knows what he's talking about.  This guy is a certified Porsche mechanic.  Butthole, too, but he saved me some grief, so I'll give credit where it's due.  Don't remember the whys and wherefores, but GL-5 is bad for the older Audis.


Joel
'86 5kcstq  Konis around, 16' T7 Bulldogs w/ Dunlop SP9000 rubber, and fixing to spend more money...




From: "TM" <t44tq at mindspring.com>
To: "'David Miller'" <millerds at muohio.edu>,
        "'Quattro List'" <quattro at audifans.com>
Subject: RE: Manual Transmission Fluid Review (and what to do before winter)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 17:54:30 -0500

David,
I hope I am not spreading misinformation, but my understanding is that
you need to use a GL-4 rated gear oil in your transmission. Did you use
GL-4 Redline MTL or MT-90, or did you use their GL-5 rated gear oil?
It is my understanding that the synchronizers do not like GL-5 rated
oils,
hence the difference in products between 75W90 and MTL/MT-90.

Taka