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Posted by: silverteener Aug 19 2009, 11:15 AM

I was wondering what transmission fluid you guys use. I need to go pick some up today

Posted by: SirAndy Aug 19 2009, 11:38 AM

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I've been using Swepco 201 for years with very good results.
Andy

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Aug 19 2009, 12:00 PM

Any good quality straight GL5 90 weight , or 80-90, or something close, will work. Use of ANY additive is not permitted. NO GL4, no one-size-fits-all, no GL4/GL5, NOTHING but GL5! Use of synthetics is fine, but the product you use MUST meet GL5 specs. If you choose to join the "Swepco cult", that's fine, but it's expensive. You'll need 5.5 pints, and the tranny is filled with the car close to level. Tranny oil doesn't "wear out", so unless you've drained it for some other reason (like checking the drain plug magnet for junk), you don't have to change it regularly.

The Cap'n

Posted by: silverteener Aug 19 2009, 01:23 PM

I had to change the gasket at the rear. I couldn't find one around so I just made a gasket instead. I was looking at the Swepco stuff that it is expensive. I was hoping to find something cheaper. Thanks for the advice!

Posted by: Drums66 Aug 19 2009, 01:41 PM

Redline....can be had at VW shops if you can't
find it anywhere else....I use it and like it!!

P.S....but, it is expensive also.