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Subject:Re: Swaping Manual Transmision Fluid?
From:John Rodgers
Date:Thu, 25 Jul 2002 21:08:20 -0500

Matt, I changed to Redline MT90 about 40,000 miles back when I had my tranny
rebuilt. It is a good move.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Matt Sutton wrote:

> Hi folks,
>     I've been thinking about switching the manual transmission fluid to
> Redline in my 88 Gl. 112,000 miles, and the stuff's never been touched (from
> PO's service records). It's in the interest of making the most of what's
> there I guess- it shifts pretty well, though reverse is a little weird at
> times.  Opinions?
>     Also, been looking at the Bentley and can't see a way to drain what's
> there without removing the trans itself- or maybe turning the van upside
> down.  Any simple DIY?
>     The van is a daily driver, and I'm looking to spend weekend hours vs.
> weeks in a shop.
>                                                 -Matt Sutton

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