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Date:         Thu, 4 Jul 2002 09:51:53 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
Subject:      Re: ATF and final drive fluids
Comments: To: Fred Brittain <vanpire@CITLINK.NET>
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Fred Brittain wrote:
>
> Volks,
>
> I've searched the archives and read the "passing fluid" thread, but
> didn't see much about synthetic auto trans fluid. I would like to hear
> from those who do use syn auto trans fluid and their experiences. How
> many of you use syn gear lube in the final drive?
>
> Please p-mail as I use the digest
>
> TIA
> Fred
> 89 Westy


Technical Service Bulletin # 93-11 June 15, 1993 directs that henceforth
Vanagons with automatic transmissions use synthetic oil SAE 75W/90 in
the final drive.
  Personally I think that the idea here may be to reduce damage in case
a bad seal lets the final drive lube mix with the ATF.  BTDT


Larry A.
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