Re: Urq Gearbox Oil - Mobil 1

[Igor Kessel <e6941tb@ix.netcom.com>]

John C. wrote:

> Am I correct in remembering that someone was advocating a Mobil 1
> synthetic for the gearbox, and if so, which one.

Not me, although I've been using it in 3 of my cars since '92. It was 75w90, if 
I recall it correctly. It was great in the winter, especially for getting that 
1st gear when doing engine braking at 30mph on ice.

> Any other alternatives would be appreciated.  I want to change it before
> motoring up to Michigan.

This past winter I switched to Red Line. In a word -wow! As good a Mobil1 is, 
Red Line is better. Everything they say about it is true to the last gramm.
 
-- 
Igor Kessel
'89 200TQ - 18psi (TAP)
'98 A4TQ - on order...again. For the third time and counting.
Philadelphia, PA
USA