GL-5 is fine. Your molly coated Syncros will not dissolve, you can't shift a
Vanagon fast enough to feel a difference in shifting speeds and the ring and
pinion will appreciate the higher performing oil.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Kurt Grotz
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 4:24 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Trans Oil ReVisited

Never did get a Conclusive answer on the last string.  Can one use GL5 or
do we need GL4 in an 86 manual gearbox?   Are the newer GL5's ok?   They
are obtainable.  Cannot seem to find GL4's in the stores.  What to do?

Kurt Grotz

79,85 Vanagon's Deceased
86 Vanagon GL