Date:         Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:44:47 -0500
Reply-To:     Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MTS.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MTS.NET>
Subject:      Re: Message to Newbies - ATF
Comments: To: Vern in Bend <vernmcintosh@EONI.COM>
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Can anyone tell me what US chains I might try to find Redline?  I'm
going to be in Grand Forks ND fairly soon and would like to pick some
up.

Thanks
Jeff in Winnipeg

On 23-Apr-08, at 11:18 AM, Vern in Bend wrote:

> Red Line has a synthetic ATF (#D4) which is also rated GL-4. It seems
> remarkable to me, and it might solve the issue of the unintentional
> "sharing" of lube between the trans & diff sections.
>
> Vern McIntosh
> Bend, Oregon
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike" <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7:23 AM
> Subject: Re: Message to Newbies
>
>
>>   The automatic trans-axle still has a differential section lubed
>> with
> gear
>> oil; the same as a manual trans.  Only the slushbox gear section
>> is lubed
> by
>> the automatic transmission fluid.  So, the same gearlube
>> recommendation
> goes
>> for that portion.  They're also known for internally leaking, and
>> sharing
>> fluids between the separate sections.
>>   Many people forget this important additional service point.
>> That's why
>> many auto transaxles go in for rebuilds or cores with a bad ring and
> pinion.
>> Daryl and others should have some valuable input on this.
>>
>> Mike B.
>>
>> snip<