Hi Volksfolks
Once again , thanks for the helpful suggestions.
 Darrell Boehler sent me the Valvoline website, where I found this
interesting product called "Durablend"
"Formulated with a combination of
     high-tech synthetic and premium quality
     conventional base stocks along with
     advanced additive technology. Exceeds
     the rigorous European ACEA A1 or A2
     standards for volatility, wear, sludge and deposit control - no
     leading conventional motor oil can make this claim!"

So it appears that it is a blend of synthetic and mineral oils.
I guess its ok to do that, especially when you consider that the tranny
could have anything up to half a litre left in it when you add the new
stuff.
http://www.valvoline.com/index_products.html

From Geoff Law
Perth WA
82 Trakka
PS
I hope you Americans had a good thanksgiving.
Most of us Aussies have no idea what that's all about!

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