Re: Redline now in Manual Trans in Coupe GT

[Hans-J Tannenberger <hans@sequent.com>]

Peter,
my '89 200q asks for 90 weight in the trans (still GL4) Redline
has a 75-90 (GL4) called MT90 especially for Audi. They also
have a 75-90 GL5 which I put in my rear diff.
- Hans

> 
> Just had my mechanic put in Redline MTL (GL-4, 75/80) into mine
> yesterday. I thought there was a reason for not using GL-5 - am I
> remembering wrong?
> 
> In any case, the difference is great. Much smoother shifting and the
> usual minor balks are almost gone.
> - peter
> 
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From:	ekellock@juno.com [SMTP:ekellock@juno.com]
> >Sent:	Thursday, November 14, 1996 8:29 AM
> >To:	quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> >Cc:	gkaufman@ftp.com
> >Subject:	Re: Redline now in Manual Trans in Coupe GT
> >
> >>I just put Redline 75/90 in my transaxle last weekend.  It shifts
> >>terrifically.  Just like butter.  I'm even looking forward to cold
> >weather.
> >
> >Well I just put Valvoline Synthetic 75/90 GL-5 in mine Monday night and
> >my reaction was the same.  Too bad we couldn't do a back-to-back
> >comparison.  I think my previous oil was original fill...  It was _thick_
> >& nasty!  I'll probably refill again in the spring to refresh.  Maybe
> >I'll use Redline then.  
> >
> >This am was 8 degress and shifting was very smooth.  Made the clutch
> >travel feel positively gooey in comparison.
> >
> >Ed Kellock        QCUSA Member #2882
> >Lansing, IA
> >91 200qw - Indigo blue, titanium leather
> >87 gt coupe - Alpine white, white leather, TSW Evo's
> 
>