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malcolm2
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 2:17 pm    Post subject: Cold weather Tranny oil Reply with quote

I drove my 85 VW Cabriolet yesterday. The high was about 40 degrees. It reminded me of an issue I wanted to ask the board about. Thick Transmision oil. Until the engine warms the tranny, I can really feel the thick cold oil. Everything shifts, but the lever is slow and sticky for a time.

I am sure I have the proper viscocity oil in the box, and I never remember reading that folks change that in the winter.

Is all this normal?
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 8:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Normal. 40* is actually quite warm.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 7:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I changed my transmission fluid to Mobil 1 synthetic ( 85-90 w or 90-140 w , I forget which ) in both the 91 Jetta & 69 Bug . They shift great no matter how cold it gets .

I've been told Amsoil is even better , haven't tried it yet .
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 8:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have also used Redline gear oil. Good stuff also. A synthetic will always perform better than a non-synthetic, and newer lube will be better than old dirty lube.
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