Re: Synthetic Gear Oils

["Colin Verrilli" <verrilli@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Warren, Howard K." <HKWarren@domain.elided> writes:
> My GTV6's 2nd gear synchro is prone to grinding when cold (thank you,
> previous owner.)  Once the gearbox is fully warmed up, I can shift in and
> out of 2nd gear without grinding.  A transmission rebuild will eventually
> have to be performed.
>
> In previous Digests, I've seen mentions of using Redline's synthetic 75W90
> gear oil to postpone the eventual rebuild, and improve 2nd gear synchro
> performance in general.  However I cannot find a source of Redline products
> in Arkansas.  I can buy it from IAP, but the shipping would be moderately
> high.
>
> What I *have* found in Arkansas is Mobil's 75W90 synthetic gear oil.  The
> price is the same as Redline from IAP (once shipping is included.)  My
> question: has anybody used the Mobil gear oil?  And if so, with that
> results?
>
I have used Mobil 1. I found it to be as good as Redline.

Colin.

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