[Vwdiesel] Transmission fluid draining

[Roger Brown]

Milt Kaplan wrote:
> 86 Jetta TD engine. Seems to be an inside hex bolt for tranny draining. What size?

Usually a 17mm socket head plug, same size as the lug bolts.

> I know MTL is excellent to use. Anyone try a synthetic blend such as Valvoline 80W-90? 

You want a GL-4 gear oil if possible for the best shifting performance.  If you want to run a GL-5 gear oil, try adding a tube 
of limited slip friction modifier to the oil.

-- 
    Roger