This is what Ben McCafferty from this list posted when I asked about MTL vs MT90 a little while ago: > I'm interested in this thread, as well. The synchro recommendations for > Redline -- how should I interpret this for an '85/2WD ? I would think you could use either Redline recommendation from the syncro site for a 2WD as well. The MTL is a 75W80 GL-4 whereas the MT90 is a 75W90 GL-4. The general consensus is that the MTL is better for colder climates. Since both are GL-4 oils, they meet the needs of the vanagon tranny (GL-5 is said to have a higher sulfur content, which eats up the brass synchronizers more readily, though this point is debated). |
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