[tcb] Re: Tranny fluid?

  • From: Mark Jenkins <marktts88@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:12:19 -0700 (PDT)

I have been using RP in my vws for 12 years in the engine and trans no oil 
related problems here. 

On Sep 28, 2010, at 12:02 PM, James Dwan <james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I seem to remember hearing something bad about RP but maybe it was the oil 
additive? It wasn't on a VW though.

--- On Tue, 9/28/10, w.wood <evil.scientist.boo@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

From: w.wood <evil.scientist.boo@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [tcb] Re: Tranny fluid?
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 10:16 AM

Upgrade to Royal Purple.  Not as thick but it also doesn't absorb moisture like 
regular gear oil.

On Sep 28, 2010 10:23 AM, "James Dwan" <james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Ditto on the GL-4. I have never drained only filled but couldn't imagine 
> doing it with out a hand pump
> 
> --- On Tue, 9/28/10, Bill Gmail <bbauer2000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> From: Bill Gmail <bbauer2000@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [tcb] Re: Tranny fluid?
> To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 8:28 AM
> 
> GL-4 only in my opinion but that is opening up a can of worms. Sta lube sold 
> at Napa is correct. You can do it cold. Might want to loosen the fill hole 
> first to make sure you can get it off. Plus it will help it drain. Buy a hand 
> pump it will save you lots of headaches when refilling. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Sep 28, 2010, at 8:18 AM, Eric Woodall <ericthomaswoodall@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> I've never warmed it up.  A wise man told me the Sta.Lube brand was the best.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> On Sep 28, 2010, at 8:02 AM, 71Westy@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> I need to change the tranny fluid in my 71 bus - does it have to be warmed up 
> or can I just do it. 
> 
> Trey
> 
> 
> 
> 




      

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