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TedW
11-08-2002, 09:48 AM
DCS
11-08-2002, 10:15 AM
much heavier weights like 75,85 or something. there's got to be someone here who would know.
TedW
11-08-2002, 10:24 AM
ex-quattro PETE
11-08-2002, 10:30 AM
<a href="http://www.redlineoil.com/frames/gearoil.htm">Redline Transmission Oils</a>

<a href="http://www.bgprod.com/autodrive.html">BG Auto Products</a>
DCS
11-08-2002, 10:48 AM
my wifes Jetta shifts like crap below 20 degrees until it warms up.
ex-quattro PETE
11-08-2002, 10:52 AM
I haven't tried it yet, but I'm wondering if it will help smooth out the notchy 2nd gear engagement in my car...

Curry's (the local german car shop) highly recommends switching to BG.
PKBlu::E30 Hunt
11-08-2002, 10:55 AM
KrazyKraut
11-08-2002, 11:03 AM
KrazyKraut
11-08-2002, 11:07 AM
ex-quattro PETE
11-08-2002, 11:18 AM
TedW
11-08-2002, 11:31 AM
miles of break-in time. It gets very cold up here in Maine so I prefer the superior cold-weather performance gained from using synthetic. It's cooler running in the Summer as well.

'02 1.8TQM Ming/Beige
Sport
Roof
Seats
Sack
Winter Mats
Flaps
V1
ex-quattro PETE
11-08-2002, 11:34 AM
Maybe it's in the new A4s as well?
Danimal
11-08-2002, 12:48 PM
PKBlu::E30 Hunt
11-08-2002, 12:56 PM
I know they replaced my synthetic fluid with a mineral based fluid to resolve the problems I was having with my tranny.
TedW
11-08-2002, 01:09 PM
KrazyKraut
11-08-2002, 01:47 PM
ex-quattro PETE
11-08-2002, 06:41 PM