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> New Synthetic Transmission Oil, Too thin, causes leaks
JawjaPorsche
post Mar 6 2012, 07:07 AM
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Someone told me if I use new synthetic transmission oil in my teener, I might get seal leaks because it is thinner than the recommended 90 oil.

Any thoughts on this?
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post Mar 6 2012, 07:13 AM
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the syncros will also have a hard time, too silippery or whatever..dont go there!!
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post Mar 6 2012, 07:14 AM
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Dont even bother with it. My trans shifted rougher with synthetic. I swapped back to conventional 100 miles later.
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post Mar 6 2012, 07:15 AM
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Use dino and not synthetic with Porsche Synchromesh. My transmission fluid article...

http://www.blueskymotorsports.com/index.ph...16&Itemid=6
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post Mar 6 2012, 07:41 AM
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QUOTE(Woody @ Mar 6 2012, 08:14 AM) *

Dont even bother with it. My trans shifted rougher with synthetic. I swapped back to conventional 100 miles later.



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same experience here. FWIW swepco didn't cause any leakage...
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post Mar 6 2012, 08:24 AM
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post Mar 6 2012, 08:28 AM
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QUOTE(scott_in_nh @ Mar 6 2012, 08:41 AM) *

same experience here. FWIW swepco didn't cause any leakage...


Scott are you using swepco? Any improvement?

Not trying to hijack or open up this debate, just want the opinion of a guy I know + trust (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Mar 8 2012, 04:48 PM
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For all the above reasons and advice, I am using dino petro in my newly Dr. Evil Transaxle.

I have an unopened bottle (1 gal.) of Swepco available if anyone needs it.

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post Mar 8 2012, 05:55 PM
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....It(synthetic) brought out unfortunate leaks...when I tried it!...went back
to *Redline*......happy ever since. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (here we go guys?)
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post Mar 8 2012, 06:01 PM
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QUOTE(rwilner @ Mar 6 2012, 09:28 AM) *

QUOTE(scott_in_nh @ Mar 6 2012, 08:41 AM) *

same experience here. FWIW swepco didn't cause any leakage...


Scott are you using swepco? Any improvement?

Not trying to hijack or open up this debate, just want the opinion of a guy I know + trust (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)


Rich I use synthetics as often as possible and laugh at a lot of the pro and con opinions you see on the web - its oil not magic and not a curse.

The PO of my car put fresh swepco in my car just before selling it to me.

My trans is probably very typical of the semi-tired trans that (at a minimum) could use new 1st and 2nd gear synchros.

After replacing the shifter bushings, adjusting the linkage and the clutch and still not being happy with the way it was shifting I decided to try dino lube.

While I'll promise you it is still a semi-tired trans that is not the best shifter, it definitely and noticeably shifts better with the dino lube.
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post Mar 8 2012, 08:05 PM
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QUOTE(Drums66 @ Mar 8 2012, 03:55 PM) *

....It(synthetic) brought out unfortunate leaks...when I tried it!...went back
to *Redline*......happy ever since. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (here we go guys?)




Uhhhhh, Redline "IS" synthetic.

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post Mar 8 2012, 08:54 PM
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post Mar 8 2012, 09:51 PM
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Ditto ...got mine back with synthetic and leaked all over the garage floor before being installed ...Dumped $80 out and replaced with Swepco
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post Mar 9 2012, 09:25 AM
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QUOTE(scott_in_nh @ Mar 8 2012, 07:01 PM) *

QUOTE(rwilner @ Mar 6 2012, 09:28 AM) *

QUOTE(scott_in_nh @ Mar 6 2012, 08:41 AM) *

same experience here. FWIW swepco didn't cause any leakage...


Scott are you using swepco? Any improvement?

Not trying to hijack or open up this debate, just want the opinion of a guy I know + trust (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)


Rich I use synthetics as often as possible and laugh at a lot of the pro and con opinions you see on the web - its oil not magic and not a curse.

The PO of my car put fresh swepco in my car just before selling it to me.

My trans is probably very typical of the semi-tired trans that (at a minimum) could use new 1st and 2nd gear synchros.

After replacing the shifter bushings, adjusting the linkage and the clutch and still not being happy with the way it was shifting I decided to try dino lube.

While I'll promise you it is still a semi-tired trans that is not the best shifter, it definitely and noticeably shifts better with the dino lube.


I was under the impression that swepco is a synthetic. Now it appears that it is not? Is that correct?

If so I mis-stated my experience - car came with swepco, shifts better with the cheap stuff.
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post Mar 9 2012, 10:43 AM
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Ya, I tried redline Mtl, and mt90. Went right back to the cheap 90wt.
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post Mar 9 2012, 10:51 AM
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QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Mar 8 2012, 08:05 PM) *

QUOTE(Drums66 @ Mar 8 2012, 03:55 PM) *

....It(synthetic) brought out unfortunate leaks...when I tried it!...went back
to *Redline*......happy ever since. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (here we go guys?)




Uhhhhh, Redline "IS" synthetic.

The Cap'n



QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Mar 8 2012, 08:54 PM) *

Dont bother, John (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Couldn't have said it better Doc.
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post Mar 9 2012, 11:38 AM
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I used Swepco in my rebuilt tranny, and yes, there were some leaks. I'm going back to dino oil. The shifting was rather stiff too, though that could be due to the short shifter - hard to tell. Will post again after the oil change.
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post Mar 9 2012, 06:00 PM
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QUOTE(vsg914 @ Mar 9 2012, 08:51 AM) *

QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Mar 8 2012, 08:05 PM) *

QUOTE(Drums66 @ Mar 8 2012, 03:55 PM) *

....It(synthetic) brought out unfortunate leaks...when I tried it!...went back
to *Redline*......happy ever since. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (here we go guys?)




Uhhhhh, Redline "IS" synthetic.

The Cap'n



QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Mar 8 2012, 08:54 PM) *

Dont bother, John (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Couldn't have said it better Doc.

....Quit givin head to each other guys!....we were serious (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)( but....I do love ya'll(good advice Evil"don't bother")
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post Mar 10 2012, 05:49 PM
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I got my engine resealed last summer. They also replaced all the shifter bushings too. My mechanic said he replaced the tranny oil with new syn oil. He said it was the best. Was he ever wrong! Started getting leaks at shaft seal plus one of the CV seals. I used a piece of cardboard under the car to monitor the leaks. Yesterday, I replaced the oil with Valvoline Dino oil. I placed a new piece of cardboard under the teener and this morning it was completely spot free! Better is not always better! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Mar 10 2012, 06:35 PM
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Double check that Valvoline. If it says limited slip it's not right. I just did the SWEPCO thing and had awful shifting results. It's way too slick for the syncros to work properly. You need hypoid GL5 gear oil. Carquest sells by the gallon cheap.
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