FWIW, I got the following statement from a query about Redline gear oil from
one of their reps:

"In your VW Vanagon, I would recommend Red Line MT-90 in the transmission."

I haven't tried it yet, but given my cruncy 2nd, I might give it a whirl after
the break-in.

-Karl

Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA
'87 Westfalia Weekender  "Beverley" - 186K miles
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