I recently switched my Syncro to Redline MTL as well (getting ready for a winter camping trip to Utah/Wyoming). Before, shifting was definitely getting pretty stiff when the outside temp droped below 25. After, things are definitely smoother at all temps, and shifting after sitting at -15 all night was so smooth that I didn't really make any notice of it at the time. I know there have been many cautions against synthetic gear lube in Syncros (for what specific reasons, I do not know), but if you spend much time in severe cold, I couldn't imagine going without it. Paul At 4:16 PM -0800 2/5/1997, Mark McCulley wrote: >It's been over a year and 15K miles since I began using Redline MTL >synthetic gear oil in my syncro transmission. There have been no leaks or >other problems of any sort. She still shifts really easily and smoothly, >even in 20F weather (about as cold as it gets here in Seattle). I remain a >satisfied customer. > >-Mark McCulley
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