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> Gear oil 75W-90 - Synthetic or Not?
surfdogskier
post Dec 1 2020, 08:46 AM
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Hey guys, my ride has started having issues going into gears cleanly. I hope it is just the gear oil. I have never changed it since finally getting her running so I expect it to be quite old. I got it all drained.

My question. Should I use synthetic or not. Back 15 years ago on posts, it read don't use but then I find others saying they are. I figured synthetics have gotten a lot better since then. I bought synthetic but having my doubts until I here some recent opinions.

I purchased Synthetic 75W-90 GL-5 Gear Oil. 3 quarts.
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post Dec 1 2020, 08:53 AM
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Never use synthetic in a Porsche 901,914 or 915 transmission. It’s too slippery for the synchros. Use standard 90 weight gear oil.
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post Dec 1 2020, 09:04 AM
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QUOTE(Steve @ Dec 1 2020, 09:53 AM) *

Never use synthetic in a Porsche 901,914 or 915 transmission. It’s too slippery for the synchros. Use standard 90 weight gear oil.

That is what I needed to know. Swapping it out today....Thanks!
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