[s-cars] urS4 trans additive?

[Taka Mizutani]

The same-
Audi part G00 050 or Redline MT-90 would be my choices. I've used Redline
gear oils in a bunch of different cars with no issues at all.

Heat shields can be fabbed from sheet aluminum, I'd consider doing that if
the shape isn't too difficult.

Taka


On 10/19/06, Michael Bess <mlbess at optonline.net> wrote:
>
> Speaking about transmission lubricants, I have acquired an EDU 6-speed to
> install in my '95 S6.  It is dry.  What lubricant for this trans?  I have
> also been told that the heat shield that protects the passenger side axle
> shaft will not transfer from the 5 speed to the 6 speed...comments,
> please.
>
> Mike Bess
> '95 S6 RS2'd awaiting 6 speed transplant
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Taka Mizutani
> Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 6:24 PM
> To: John Cody Forbes
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com; s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] urS4 trans additive?
>
> Nooooo!
>
> Cody, DO NOT use GL-5 rated gear oil in your Audi transmission!
>
> Redline MT-90 or similar GL-4 ONLY rated gear oil is appropriate for your
> transmission.
>
> I can't say Amsoil is bad, but I would not use it in an Audi transmission
> because of the
> GL-5 rating. Maybe it's being overly conservative, but Audi factory oil is
> GL-4 synthetic,
> the G00 050 part number.
>
> Mobil 1 gear oil is definitely NOT right for your car.
>
> What's wrong with 75W90? That's fine for your rear diff, that one should
> be
> GL-5.
>
> Taka
>
>
> On 10/18/06, John Cody Forbes <cody at 5000tq.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I was going to use GL5 compatible Mobil 1 75w90, any input there? Thats
> > also
> > what I put in the rear diff since we didn't have an straight 90 weight.
> >
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