I looked on amsoil and they say their Manual Transmission & Transaxle
Gear Lube 75W-90 should work? I've never used it but full price its
$13 a quart. http://www.amsoil.com/catalog.aspx?code=MTGQT-EA
"Meets GL-4 performance specifications required by some models of
Acura, Hyundai, Infiniti, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi,
Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hino Mitsubishi-Fuso, and
Zetor. Ideal for muscle car transmissions such as Muncie, Borg
Warner, Saginaw, Ford Toploader, Dearborn and New Process. Also
recommended for Gear Vendors Gear Splitters."
--- In VW-TDI@yahoogroups.com, Kennon Smith <mr.solstar@...> wrote:
>
> l lot longer than you think! when maintained, by the way 100
thou
> miles not 120 thou on the transmission servicing, and it not a
change
> because only 1/3 the oil is flushed from the system as the filter
and
> gasket servicing should only take a hour and and a half time wise,
> when transmission is cold -the big cost is the 6 quarts of
Volkswagen
> syn. tranny. fluid at $18 TO $35 PER QUART , if I knew another
brand
> that was compatable I'd use it!
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>
>
>
> there is a maintance schedual put out by V.W. as a guide line! they
> know what and when things need replacing!
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>
>
> On Jan 9, 2009, at 6:57 PM, tombockelmann wrote:
>
> > how long do these cars last? I do mostly highway driving and at
120000
> > miles haven't had any serious problems yey. Just getting ready to
> > replace front brakes. What do have to expect next? Struts,
alternator,
> > waterpump, clutch???? I am thinking about a transmission oil
change.
> > Want to run car to 200,000 miles but need a reliable car as it
is my
> > only car. PLease share your experience and opinion
> >
> > thanks a lot
> >
> > Tom B
> >
> >
> >
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