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Subject:Re: Use of Synthetic Oil in Syncro Transmission
From:Fred Porter
Date:Fri, 15 May 1998 08:31:32 -0600

> smoother shifting....but I opted for more high temp protection as
> provided by the 75W90.  Shifting improved noticably...a common refrain
> from those who switch to redline....but it's expensive.  About $90 if
***i ordered direct from Redline:  $8/qt.  BTW get some of their fuel
system cleaner SL-1 while you're at it.  Works well.

> recall.  I think you need 7 quarts total.  4 for the transaxle and 3 for
> the diff, but it's been a few months.

****1.6 qts front, 3.2qts rear (and you won't get all 3.2 out of the
rear)

> If you can borrow or make (like I did) a pump to pump the oil into the
> impossible-to-reach-with-a-funnel filler-holes, you will save yourself a
> lot of frustration.

***DEFINETLY use a pump.  Another tip i got from Joel W is to open the
fill plugs before the drain plugs so you know you can refill the
gearboxes after you drain them.

later, Fred

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