O Orangepeel Joined Oct 16, 2023 Messages 95 Dec 10, 2023 #1 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!
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 Joined Jan 30, 2018 Messages 727 Location East Texas Dec 10, 2023 #2 What does the manufacturer recommend? Valvoline synchromesh is a GL-4 rated gear lube with FMs for synchronizers (so a manual transmission lubricant)
What does the manufacturer recommend? Valvoline synchromesh is a GL-4 rated gear lube with FMs for synchronizers (so a manual transmission lubricant)
O Orangepeel Thread starter Joined Oct 16, 2023 Messages 95 Dec 10, 2023 #3 Overfill said: What does the manufacturer recommend? Valvoline synchromesh is a GL-4 rated gear lube with FMs for synchronizers (so a manual transmission lubricant) View attachment 192425 View attachment 192426 Click to expand... The factory fluid is a 70W75
Overfill said: What does the manufacturer recommend? Valvoline synchromesh is a GL-4 rated gear lube with FMs for synchronizers (so a manual transmission lubricant) View attachment 192425 View attachment 192426 Click to expand... The factory fluid is a 70W75
MolaKule Staff member Joined Jun 5, 2002 Messages 24,040 Location Iowegia - USA Dec 10, 2023 #4 Orangepeel said: The factory fluid is a 70W75 Click to expand... 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
Orangepeel said: The factory fluid is a 70W75 Click to expand... 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
O Orangepeel Thread starter Joined Oct 16, 2023 Messages 95 Dec 11, 2023 #5 MolaKule said: 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 Click to expand... I was hoping to go a little thicker if I can safely do so.
MolaKule said: 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 Click to expand... I was hoping to go a little thicker if I can safely do so.
MolaKule Staff member Joined Jun 5, 2002 Messages 24,040 Location Iowegia - USA Dec 11, 2023 #6 Orangepeel said: I was hoping to go a little thicker if I can safely do so. Click to expand... 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
Orangepeel said: I was hoping to go a little thicker if I can safely do so. Click to expand... 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