I have been running with Valvoline SynPower 75W-90 in My VDubarus Trany

for about 5.5Yrs & 45000Mi's & SoFarSoGood ~

        Link to Pic of VDubaru "Dressed to Party" ~

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipOF5vBjtFgt_dQEGcbo4m2xyAjhzNlVbPTDSjOv

                                                        ORR ~ DeanB

On 27 Aug , 2016, at 6:06 PM, Steve Williams wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have a 1991 Westfalia with the stock 2.1 and 4 speed manual
> transmisison.  I live in Canada, though don't drive my van in the
> winter.  I don't generally drive it much below freezing.
>
> I have noticed a very slight whine coming from my drivetrain after
> extended (3-4 hours) of driving.
>
> I don't have any maintenance records indicating the transmission fluid
> has been changed and I'm coming up on 300,000 km.
>
> I've got a 2 week road trip soon & I would like to change the
> tranmission fluid prior to that trip.
>
> What are the recommendations for new transmission fluid?
>
> I know about removing the "filler" plug before the drain to make sure
> you can get fluid back into it.  Other than that, I know nothing about
> replacing the transmission fluid.
>
> I do most of the work on my van myself & generally don't have too many
> problems.
>
> Thanks for any advise!
>
> Cheers,
> Steve W.