Am about to change the oil in the trans of my 89 syncro westy. My very trusted mechanic usually uses Valvoline 80-90 wt gear oil that is approved for GL-4 or GL-5 applications. Having read your notes (as well as most of this thread), I know I need GL-4. So, I guess this stuff is not OK? I know it's a hypoid oil though. Isn't that the point? Problem is finding Redline MT-90 in Hilo, Hawaii (the Big Island). Read "the middle of nowhere." I know it's available on the mainland (the REALLY big island, as we call it), but shipping from there will be ridiculous, if even possible, eh? A hazardous material I'm sure. OK... since I wrote the above I have called three auto parts places... NAPA didn't know what I was talking about. ASC was helpful and had a straight 90 weight gear oil, but it doesn't say on it whether it's for GL-4, GL-5 or what. The local VW dealership on the other side of the island (100 miles away - there isn't one here) carries only the same Valvoline 80-90 wt gear oil I mentioned that my mechanic uses. Now what do I do? Mick Kalber 89 Syncro Westy "Daddy-O" Tropical Visions Video, Inc. 62 Halaulani Place Hilo, Hawaii 96720 ph. 808-935-5557 fax 808-935-0066 hotlava@interpac.net www.volcanoscapes.com |
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