Recent content by ConstantinoTobio

meant to put this in this thread, not the clutch fluid thread... DoT-3/4 is a glycol-based fluid, and DoT-5 is a silicone-based fluid. They are incompatable, as they will mix like oil and vinegar. I've done DoT-5 conversions before, but I would only recommend it in a vehicle that does not have...

DoT-3/4 is a glycol-based fluid, and DoT-5 is a silicone-based fluid. They are incompatable, as they will mix like oil and vinegar. I've done DoT-5 conversions before, but I would only recommend it in a vehicle that does not have ABS as ABS BPMVs may not get adequately lubricated by DoT-5...

So about 10,000 miles ago I went to my local VW dealer to get 3 liters of manual transmission oil for my VW Passat. Factory fill is a synthetic gear lube, 75W90. They tell me at the counter that they never sell this stuff, it's lifetime fill, but they can order it. So, at 99,901 miles, I...