[s-cars] Feedback: Trans Fluid

[Andrew Beckert]

The notchy 1-2 cold is normal for audi/porsche transaxles running 
thicker fluid.  I run swepco 201 in my CBL 6spd and 996 transmissions. 
It's thick stuff and does a great job imho, but you will have a notchy 
1-2 on startup during cold days.  It seems to clear up within the first 
minute of driving though, and on the Audi it's very minor.  I'm trying 
out Motul Gear 300 in my significant other's B5 S4 (got it from 
speedwerks.com).  It's definitely smoother shifting, but it's also a 
thinner lubricant.  I'd go with the Swepco if longterm protection is 
more important to you than slick shifting.

Andrew

W.G. Giles wrote:
> Thanks for info so far!  What about shifting feel in all temps not  
> just cold? Any feedback on Swepco? I have been using redline but  
> sometimes the shift into second is not good when the trans is cold  
> summer or winter but gets better as it warms up, I still can not  
> shift real fast.  I am looking to prolong the inevitable replacement  
> of the syncros.
> Is the OEM only at the dealer?
> W.G.
> 
> 
> 
> On Nov 27, 2006, at 8:26 AM, Vincent Frégeac wrote:
> 
>> OEM has better shifting below 0F. Above 20F, both shifts equally well.
>> Redline is supposed to hold better when driven hard but I'm not  
>> hard enough
>> on the tranny to have noticed any difference.
>>
>>
>> Vincent.
>>
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>> Objet : [s-cars] Feedback: Trans Fluid
>>
>> I need some feedback on Transmission fluid.  What are people using  
>> in the 5
>> speed S4-S6 trans?  Good, Bad, or Indifferent.
>>
>> W.G.
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