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Transmission Oil recommendation
I need to change my trany oil in my 1988 944 Turbo S with 88k. Any recommendations on what oil to use for the trany?
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10-22-2008, 05:41 PM
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Is it a 5 speed? if so, when I researched this I came up with Redline MT-90. That's what I use and it works fine, but since I have never used anything else I can't tell you from experience how it compares to other brands.
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10-22-2008, 07:38 PM
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Well, you have an LSD so you need to make sure to use oil that works with yours properly.
A lot of people recommend Swepco and Redline fluids for ours. I put Royal Purple into my non-LSD 951 tranny and have been happy with the smoother shifting and lower noise. Cheers, Keith
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10-22-2008, 10:09 PM
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Anyone use Amsoil?
I have an 86 with an LSD and cooler and need to change mine before my next track day in a few weeks. Has anyone used Amsoil? I looked at some testing results for wear and protection and Amsoil appears to beat both Royal Purple and Redline by a significant amount.
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10-23-2008, 08:39 AM
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I am using Amsoil in my 86 with an LSD. No issues to date (5,000 miles) and no chattering from the LSD. I believe that is rated for LSD use.
http://www.worldsbestoil.ca/GL4-Synthetic-Manual-Transmission-Lube.php
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10-23-2008, 02:10 PM
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why does everyone keep asking this question?
swepco 201 (blue) is the only transmission oil that should be used for these cars; http://www.swepcousa.com/lubesite/gear.htm it's available from right here on pelican; http://tinyurl.com/ytsb6u
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10-26-2008, 12:02 AM
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