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Clos561 08-18-2011 12:30 PM

Pennzoil syncromesh?
 
leatherface24 from this forum told me that gm syncromesh was good for use in my trans. its 17 a quart so i looked around some more. i found Pennzoil syncromesh that says it meets standards and is equivalent to the GM. is this going to be a good option for me? also, can i use the same oil in the diff?

hustler 08-18-2011 01:15 PM

I use Penzaids in Synchromesh in my daily and it does a great job and it lacks the evil EP additives. It's the affordable option to Amsoil MTG, but when I put the 6-er in my daily it gets the good stuff.

You want a GL-5 "gear oil" in the rear end. There is a difference between "manual trans lube" and "gear oil".

webby459 08-18-2011 01:18 PM

I've been using the Pennz Synchro all this year in my autocrosser. Granted the car doesn't take long term abuse, but it shifts very very well now.

Clos561 08-18-2011 01:38 PM

how often do you change it? so something like this will work in the diff?

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hustler 08-18-2011 01:55 PM


Originally Posted by Clos561 (Post 761030)
how often do you change it? so something like this will work in the diff?

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100k miles

Yes, that's fine.

Clos561 08-18-2011 02:16 PM

Really 100k? Lol ok. Thanks

Ben 08-18-2011 02:22 PM

You want to use a good GL4 in the trans. I like GM syncromesh, which is not the same as Penzoil syncromesh.

If you have a 5 speed, it will likely eat either and not care. If you have a 6-speed, then pop for the GM stuff.

I've used Mobil, RedLine, and RoyalPurple in various diffs. All seemed fine.

spoolin2bars 08-18-2011 02:26 PM

i usually change mine every year.
edit: but i track it alot.... in terrible heat.

shuiend 08-18-2011 02:50 PM

Do you have a 6 speed or 5 speed? The 5 speed will take just about anything. The 6 speed needs GL-4 oil. Most of the track guys run Amsoil MTG. Pm and I can get you contact info for where you can get amsoil at cost.

Clos561 08-18-2011 02:54 PM

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hustler 08-18-2011 02:58 PM


Originally Posted by spoolin2bars (Post 761054)
i usually change mine every year.
edit: but i track it alot.... in terrible heat.

I sent in an analysis last year and Blackstone told me not to change it and I still had a 100*c CST score was the same as when new. There was no change in lubricity or viscosity. However, I probably could have made some money from recycling all the yellow-metal synchro material that came out.

Originally Posted by shuiend (Post 761070)
Do you have a 6 speed or 5 speed? The 5 speed will take just about anything. The 6 speed needs GL-4 oil. Most of the track guys run Amsoil MTG. Pm and I can get you contact info for where you can get amsoil at cost.

They have the same type of synchronizers and both should use GL-4 from what I've read. I've had bad experiences with GL5 gear oil in the trans.

Savington 08-18-2011 03:02 PM

All of our cars get Amsoil MTG in the tranny, SVG in the diff.


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