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Subject:Re: GL4/GL5?
From:Dominique Cormann
Date:Mon, 31 Jan 2000 01:54:49 -0500

On Sun, 30 Jan 2000 17:14:17 -0500
Dominique Cormann <kozmik@HOME.COM> wrote:

> I've used both in V dubs. I like Amsoils and Redline products, but from
> my own experience the amsoil gear lubs in vw trannies that want a GL 4,
> do not work as well. But we are talking about a small difference. Either
> oil is Miles ahead of every other synthetic GL5 80w90 on the market,
> especially the MOBIL 1 gear lube, which even Mobil does not recommend to
> be used in a VW. The amsoil is much cheaper, so the really slight
> difference might be a big deal. I just find that when cold, the redline
> feels less stiff.

Just wanted to quickly clarify something. I used the Amsoil GL2-5 80w90
synthetic, not the GL 80w90 they also make.
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