Originally Posted By: MolaKule
Ask them to clarify the following:
Is there one or two sychroemesh fluids, what are the 100C viscosities, what are the applications, and are they or will they be available in the US market.
I received an email reply from Valvoline with the PDS. I will post it here as soon as I figure out how to post images. Maybe I can PM someone who can post it here?
In the meantime, here are the details:
Valvoline Synchromesh Manual Transmission Fluid Advantage
• Wide Temperature Range: Enhanced performance in both low and high temperature operating conditions
• Thermal Stability Resistance to oxidation and remains stable under extreme temperatures
• Wear Protection: Excellent wear protection under high loads and extreme pressure
• Anti-Foam Performance: Exceptional anti-foam performance for added protection
• Corrosion Protection: Protects parts from rust and corrosion
• Yellow Metal: Fully compatible with yellow metals including copper, bronze, brass
• Synchronizers: Outstanding performance of synchronizers
Test:
Vis @ 100C = 8.8
Vis @ 40C = 49.9
Viscosity Index = 157
Spec Gravity @ 60F = 0.872
Density (lbs/gal) = 7.27
Flash COC (C) = 201
Pour Point (C), max = -42
Phosphorus, wt% = 0.14
Sulfur, wt% = 0.35
Zinc, wt% = 0.11
Here's the description:
VALVOLINE SYNCHROMESH MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID
For Certain GM and Chrysler Synchromesh Applications
Valvoline SYNCHROMESH Manual Transmission Fluid is a high performance manual transmission lubricant designed to meet the extreme demands of passenger car manual transmission gearbox applications in certain GM and Chrysler vehicles. It contains a blend of multifunctional additives, a shear resistant viscosity modifier and premium quality base stocks. It is designed to provide excellent load carrying capacity, extreme pressure properties, anti-foam performance, corrosion protection and thermal stability protection as well as provide excellent cold temperature properties without altering synchronizer performance characteristics.
This product is recommended for Syncromesh applications in certain GM and Chrysler vehicles where synchronizer performance is vital. It is fully compatible with components in modern manual transmissions including yellow metals like bronze, copper and brass. Valvoline Synchromesh Manual Transmission Fluid is suitable for use in the following manual transmissions and manual transaxles: GM Part Numbers 12345349, 12377916, and 12345577, and Chrysler Part Number 4874464. Meets API GL-4.
Effective date: 08/01/12.