Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 21:18:28 -0400
Reply-To: Scarlett Semko <damosem@MAIL.MCO.BELLSOUTH.NET>
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From: Scarlett Semko <damosem@MAIL.MCO.BELLSOUTH.NET>
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Subject: Re: How do you drain "all" the fluid out of the tranny?
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I, too am in the process of changing out the fluid in my 1984 4 speed,
091/1, and have decided to go with a synthitic maybe Redline, maybe Castrol.
The question is how do I get all the old fluid out? I read a post yesterday
that stated that about 1 and a half qts is stiil in the tranny after
draining. That seem about right to me after having drained mine. Any help
would be stongly appreciated. I'm trying to get this done this weekend.
TIA
Ron Semko
Steven X. Schwenk wrote:
> Budd:
>
> Redline is good. Lots of listees use it. Some listees use Mobile. I
> don't know about the others. I spoke with a Redline tech twice recently
> about what to use and here's what they reccomend for the syncro:
>
> Front Differential: Redline 75w90 Gear Oil (which is an API
> GL-5+[exceeds requirements for GL-5 and GL-6] hypoid gear oil designed
> for differentials)
>
> Transaxle: Redline MT 90 Manual Transmission-Transaxle Lubricant
> (which is a 75W90 API GL-4 gear oil designed for transaxles)
>
> Both of these oils meet all VW syncro specs. You could drop down a
> notch in the weight on the transaxle oil according to Redline...slightly
> smoother shifting....but I opted for more high temp protection as
> provided by the 75W90. Shifting improved noticably...a common refrain
> from those who switch to redline....but it's expensive. About $90 if I
> recall. I think you need 7 quarts total. 4 for the transaxle and 3 for
> the diff, but it's been a few months. You better recheck Bentley....I
> know it's in there. I think it's in a different place than the 2wd.
>
> If you can borrow or make (like I did) a pump to pump the oil into the
> impossible-to-reach-with-a-funnel filler-holes, you will save yourself a
> lot of frustration. You also need a 17mm allen wrench. Get the socket
> version. Much easier to use.
>
> steve
>
> Budd Premack wrote:
>
> > It is my intention to change the oil in the transmission and front
> > differential of my 86 Syncro. Would synthetic oil be the preferred
> > choice?
> > If so, are there any distinctions between Redline and Castrol?
> >
> > What weight would be appropriate for ambient temperatures that range
> > from
> > -20 F in the winter to 95 F in the summer? Would 75W/90 be best?
> >
> > What is the capacity for the Syncro 094 transmission and front
> > differential? (I have perused my Bentley without success.)
> >
> > This oil change is scheduled for Monday, so quick responses would be
> > most
> > helpful.
> >
> > Budd Premack
> > 86 Syncro, 84 Vanagon (soon to be for sale)
> > 73 Super, 64 Bug (soon to be for sale)
> > Minneapolis, MN (Land of Sky-Blue Waters)
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