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Topic: Full synthetic in a 4-speed?
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3467
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 07-25-2002 10:12 PM
   
Pros/cons? What do you guys think?
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6522
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 07-25-2002 10:15 PM
No Cons,
just do it.  SteveW
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 1289
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 07-25-2002 10:29 PM
What weight synthetic would be good for a street/strip all-season toploader? Thanks, Dan
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speedy
Gearhead Posts: 186
From: Parkersburg WV
Registered: Nov 99
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posted 07-26-2002 02:07 AM
Redline, 75W90Andy
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JoeC
Journeyman Posts: 93
From: Springfield, MA.
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 07-26-2002 12:31 PM
I use Amsoil in my motor, power steering, rear end, and tranny. In fact I use it in all the family vehicles. Benefits - no motor or tranny problems, lower operating temperatures, better mileage, smoother operation, and longer service life between changes (which means I change fluids alot less). Drawbacks - only one, initial purchase cost. Putting synthetics in won't guarantee you'll never have problems, but if you consider it an insurance policy to reduce or prevent the potential its a wise investment. You can go to Amsoil's website www.amsoil.com to check on applications for your vehicle. You can buy the stuff at dealer cost if you become a preferred customer for $10 a year. They also have a tech number to call if you can't find the answers you need online. I think Moneymaker also sells Royal Purple. ------------------
Joe C.
2000 V6 Convertible
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3467
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 07-27-2002 10:30 AM
I certainly agree with the 'value' of full synthetics, no doubt about that. I seem to remember reading (Danny Kee, maybe?) that full synthetic gear oil can on occasion cause synchronizers to act funny... anyone had this symptom? p.s. I already bought the oil
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1501
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 07-29-2002 07:41 AM
V8Thumper:
FYI..... I have used 2-qts of Redline's Synthetic 'Shockproof - lightweight' gear oil, #58404, in my dragracing 4-spd Toploader for a couple of years now without any shifting problems...  If I was you - I'd first make doublely-sure that my clutch and shifter were adjusted correctly, dump in the synthetic gear lube and then GO BEAT 'DEM CHEBBIES!!  Ryan
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 652
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 07-29-2002 12:29 PM
I run Amsoil in my toploader,no problems so far,seems to shift a little better but no huge difference either way.
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