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Subject:Re: Tranny Fluid - Manual Transmission
From:Dennis Haynes
Date:Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:26:04 -0400

I myself prefer using a GL-5 oil to better protect the ring and Pinion
gears. This is the expensive part. I have yet to  see any sign of Syncros
corroding especially with any of the synthetics. The shifting will work just
fine even with the improved EP characteristics of the GL-5.

Dennis

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Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2013 2:48 AM
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Subject: Tranny Fluid - Manual Transmission

On my 88GL I need to service the transaxle and swap out the tranny fluid. I
have been running Redline MT 90 for a long time now, and wonder if it is
still the best or a very good choice. It sure made shifting easier when I
made the switch. Is it still good enough??

thanks

John