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| BeemerSteve |
 Mar 7 2016, 06:34 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 2-September 15 From: Van Zandt, Wa Member No.: 19,123 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
Hello all,
Without a long discussion on trans oil I know to you use GL-5 but should it be Dino oil only or can you use synthetic as well. Also, someone mentioned to me that add a GM manual trans additive along with the GL-5. Any thoughts will be appreciated. Thanks everyone! Steve |
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| '73-914kid |
Mar 8 2016, 09:39 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,473 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Vista, CA Member No.: 9,714 Region Association: Southern California  |
My local auto parts stores stopped carrying the good GL-5 with no additives in it.. so I went looking for a good alternative.
The single best semi-attainable gear oil I've used in Kendall NS-MP 80-90. It is specifically designed for Hypoid Gears, which 914 boxes use, and it specifically states that it is for non-Limited Slip differentials. Not even recommended for Top-Offs on LSD. Most of the stuff you find that is GL-5 and Hypoid Gears has LSD additives. The Kendall has none of that. I put it in the gearbox in my dad's car, and he never crunches even the badly worn 2nd gear synchro anymore. |
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BeemerSteve GL-5 Trans oil Mar 7 2016, 06:34 PM
Mike Bellis Dino only. Cheapest you can buy will work fine. Mar 7 2016, 07:12 PM Mark Henry Buy it cheap, but change it often is the doctors a... Mar 7 2016, 11:44 PM r_towle Actually, the factory recommends GL-5 .
I use dyn... Mar 7 2016, 11:53 PM screenguy914 Swepco 201 Multi-Purpose Gear Lube. Ideal for Pors... Mar 8 2016, 03:53 AM
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Swepco 201 Multi-Purpose Gear Lube. Ideal for Por... Mar 8 2016, 06:32 AM Mark Henry
Swepco 201 Multi-Purpose Gear Lube. Ideal for Po... Mar 12 2016, 02:59 PM scott_in_nh mine came with fresh Swepco in it, changed to dino... Mar 8 2016, 09:31 AM bretth Anyone know what the shelf life is of gear oil? Ha... Mar 8 2016, 12:01 PM 914itis I use this one, when cold I crunch gears, after a ... Mar 12 2016, 12:07 PM pete000 I use Swepco, not cheap though! Mar 12 2016, 12:51 PM t collins
I use Swepco, not cheap though!
:agree: Mar 12 2016, 01:28 PM steuspeed Gear oil fight whoopie :chair:
914 Kid has it ri... Mar 12 2016, 03:11 PM Mark Henry
Gear oil fight whoopie :chair:
914 Kid has it r... Mar 12 2016, 03:16 PM steuspeed
Gear oil fight whoopie :chair:
914 Kid has it ... Mar 12 2016, 03:34 PM Elliot Cannon And don't forget that wonderful Swepco odor. :... Mar 12 2016, 03:27 PM |
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