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  View original topic: Is it okay to use regular 90wt Tranny fluid?
eth727 Wed May 09, 2012 6:42 pm

I ran out of 90wt hypoid gear fluid so I used regular 80-90wt tranny fluid is that okay?

drscope Wed May 09, 2012 8:27 pm

yes

Schwing Thu May 10, 2012 5:05 am

Thats what I use too.

sunroof Thu May 10, 2012 8:59 am

Actually, I've heard that hypoid oil is bad for your transmission. It is intended for hypoid cut differential ring and pinion which the VW tanny is not. Also, I have had good luck with Redline MTL, it restored the function of the second gear syncro in my '59 bug.

Don

Schwing Thu May 10, 2012 9:31 am

Very interesting. Thanks sunroof I might have to look into that.

Available at most local auto stores? Auto Zone?

EverettB Thu May 10, 2012 10:43 am

Gear oil topic please
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=276529



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