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 > > > >