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Re: [T3] oils


On 30 Jul 2001, at 20:47, Henrik Larsson wrote:

> Jim Adney wrote:
> 
> > Sorry for the typo. The AT uses GL-5, not GL-4.
> 
> I have heard that the GL-5 is a too effective lubricant for the
> syncros in old cars and using it will cause the syncros to stop
> working. Is this true?

In a nutshell, that's true. That's why the MT requires GL-4.

> Of course, the auto doesn't have any syncros and should use the best
> lubricant possible.

Exactly!

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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