using synthetic transmission oil

[Brett Van Sprewenburg <brett@netacc.net>]

I assume this was really meant for the scirocco mailing list...

==Brett


>X-From_: jchuizing@internet.look.ca  Fri Mar  9 19:44:26 2001
>Date: Fri, 09 Mar 2001 19:48:28 -0500
>From: John Huizing <jchuizing@internet.look.ca>
>X-Accept-Language: en
>To: brett@netacc.net
>Subject: using synthetic transmission oil
>
>a word of caution to people who are thinking about using synthetic oil
>in thier transmissions: the smoothness of shifting and ease of cold
>weather driving is great with a synthetic because it stays thin and can
>still protect. Because it stays thin it can also creep past transmission
>seals, especially in older transmissions. There are a few people out
>there who wished they never even thought of putting it in because now
>their trannys are leaking.  I would (i you think your seals are new or
>good) first use a transmission oil conditioner before making the switch
>to synthetic. This will help soften old seals and they usually expand a
>little thus sealing better. Drive around with conditioner added for as
>long as you can stand or until you think your ready to make the switch.
>(hey, its your car!) hopefully for your driveway and your wallet your
>transmission does not leak and soon you will be flyin' vw.
>
>Dan-H
>Canada

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