[Vwdiesel] Tranny oil

[Shawn Wright]

I've used both, in both Jettas and Vanagons, and while Amsoil is ok (about the same as other 
synth oils for shifting feel), the Redline is the best for shifting feel in all temperature 
conditions. I had the top line Amsoil in my Westy, and the cold weather shifting was far worse 
than Redline MT90. I still have Amsoil (not the same stuff, don't recall the Amsoil name, but 
it's the right stuff for fwd) in my current Jetta, and same story there. I will switch back to MTL 
in the Jetta when I get a chance. My last Jetta trans had nearly 500k using Redline and still 
shifted great. Redline can be had for $7/qt US, or $9.50 CDN if you hunt around.

On 1 Dec 2006 at 2:39, William J Toensing <toensing at wildblue.net> wrote:

> I use Amsoil gear lube in all my mannual transmission in all my older vehicles,
> transmissions & rear ends or transaxels except I use Amsoil's universal
> automatic transmission in my Ford Focus, Taurus, & Escort. Note the Escort &
> Focus have manual transmissions but Ford recommends ATF fluid for them. I highly
> recommend Amsoil automatic transmission fluid or gear lube depending on the
> application. However I understand Redline is excellent too, but a little more
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Shawn Wright
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'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
'85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA