Valvoline synchromesh in gli 02Q transmission

[Orangepeel]

Valvoline recommends there synchromesh in the 02Q 6 speed manual transmission. The factory fluid is a 70W75. What is the general consensus on Valvoline synchromesh in this transmission? Thanks everyone!

 

[Overfill]

What does the manufacturer recommend?
Valvoline synchromesh is a GL-4 rated gear lube with FMs for synchronizers (so a manual transmission lubricant)

 

[Orangepeel]

What does the manufacturer recommend?
Valvoline synchromesh is a GL-4 rated gear lube with FMs for synchronizers (so a manual transmission lubricant)

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The factory fluid is a 70W75

 

[MolaKule]

The factory fluid is a 70W75

If that is the case then Redline MT-LV is most likely your replacement with a viscosity of 6.3cSt@100C.

MT-LV 70W/75W GL-4 Gear Oil

Meet our newest addition to the GL-4 family!

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[Orangepeel]

If that is the case then Redline MT-LV is most likely your replacement with a viscosity of 6.3cSt@100C.

MT-LV 70W/75W GL-4 Gear Oil

Meet our newest addition to the GL-4 family!

www.redlineoil.com

I was hoping to go a little thicker if I can safely do so.

 

[MolaKule]

I was hoping to go a little thicker if I can safely do so.

Then the Valvoline Synchromesh, the Pennzoil Synchromesh, the Amsoil MTF, and the Redline MTL 75W80 would be the next step up in viscosity.

https://www.amsoil.com/p/manual-synchromesh-transmission-fluid-5w-30-mtf/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiIyRleaHgwMVumZHAR1TYQb4EAAYASAAEgJJ0vD_BwE

and

MTL® 75W80 GL-4 Gear Oil

Popular for BMW (before 1993), Honda and Acura, Ford Focus, late-model Mini Cooper, Dodge & Jeep NV 1500, 3500, and 5600

www.redlineoil.com