tranny oil type for 98 A3 Jetta 5 spd

tdidieselbobny · Sep 30, 2005

Hi! Just bought the 17mm hex to get tranny plug out. Still having difficulty shifting when cold. Now it creeps forward with clutch all way in.( till it gets warm, then no problems)I can't locate any redline MTL in my area(WNY),so I was wondering if Valvoline synthetic 75w90 would work or another brand(synthetic or regular?)Thanx

dieseldorf · Sep 30, 2005

GL4, baby! GL4.

AMSOIL has a new product that's certainly suitable for the VW.

tdidieselbobny · Sep 30, 2005

Where would I get the gl4? Any national chain carry it like Pep Boys,Napa,Advance, or anyplace else(or stealership?)

dieseldorf · Sep 30, 2005

sure, the stealership has G50 and it's about $20/L.

GL4 is not that easy to find. Valvoline or Pennzoil offer it.

Any AMSOIL guys near you??

tdidieselbobny · Sep 30, 2005

Stupid quesstion- does it say GL4 on bottle, and is it listed as gear oil?

dieseldorf · Sep 30, 2005

Yes.

You don't want to see GL5 on the bottle.

dieseldorf · Sep 30, 2005

Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube

75W-90

API GL-4

tdidieselbobny · Sep 30, 2005

Good news- just ordered GL4 on amsoil web site only$7.80/ bottle- 3 bottles were 31.28 total. They had bulletin on site where they had to adjust their prices due to oil market.I'll let you know how long it takes to receive them.Thanx everybody for your help- this website is a moneysaver!!!!!

dieseldorf · Sep 30, 2005

Bobby, please let us know how this works out - - it could be an excellent alternative to the G50.

I'll also need to know how the car shifts on the first 0F day you encounter.

Thanks.

bottom_feeder · Sep 30, 2005

Dieseldorf,

This question comes from a rookie; what is wrong with using Valvoline Synthetic 75W90? Would that product not protect the trans? or just not last as long as G50 or GL4? Thanks in advance.

dieseldorf · Sep 30, 2005

bottom, I don't know the specs for the Valv product off the top of my head. Is it GL4?

bottom_feeder · Sep 30, 2005

Dieseldorf,

No, it's GL5.

dieseldorf · Sep 30, 2005

that could be a problem. The transaxles require GL4

bottom_feeder · Sep 30, 2005

OK. Thanks for this valuable information. This could prevent an expensive repair.

dieseldorf · Sep 30, 2005

are you going to be draining gear lube this evening?

bottom_feeder · Sep 30, 2005

How did you guess!?

This is true; I actually checked my trans lubricant just today because I've got a leak - I'm not sure if it's motor oil or trans lube - anyway, I checked the lube and it was a little low (not up to bottom of fill hole) so I read in my Bentleys that I should use 75W90 synthetic, but I failed to see the GL4. So, I come inside and just happen to see this thread and, low and behold, I've used the wrong lube.

Yeah, I just went outside to find the drain plug. Good thing is I havn't put one mile on it with the GL5 in there. Do you think a few miles would hurt?

dieseldorf · Sep 30, 2005

You should not be overly-concerned about the GL5 rating. It's not going to do damage, but the gearbox won't likely function right with it in there. It does need to be changed but I would not label it a crisis.

Stealth TDI · Sep 30, 2005

Hi,

I tried Amsoil Series 2000 (the blue stuff) tranny oil at the 100,000-mile mark. I was unimpressed. I installed a Peloquin TBD at 160k and made the switch to Redline MTL. WOW! Great stuff! But it looks like you made your move already. I hope it works out well.

Scott

bottom_feeder · Sep 30, 2005

OK. I'll look for the Redline MTL. If I can't find it I'll buy the Amsoil from the website like tdidieselbobny did. That may take a few days to get though. Good thing I have a bicycle to ride in the mean time. Thanks again for your help.

tdidieselbobny · Oct 11, 2005

Hi! Received the Amsoil on Wed 10/5- ordered it on Fri.9/30.Haven't been having problems shifting lately, but changed tranny oil out anyway - very easy task.Easy way to refill is get a small funnel, buy 3ft. of 1/2" i.d. clear plastic tubing, and fill from above- leave drainpan under fill hole. Let you how it does when it gets cold.

CrazyTDI · Oct 11, 2005

Hello daddy, is this the tranny discussion?

AndyH · Oct 16, 2005

Hi,

I tried Amsoil Series 2000 (the blue stuff) tranny oil at the 100,000-mile mark. I was unimpressed. I installed a Peloquin TBD at 160k and made the switch to Redline MTL. WOW! Great stuff! But it looks like you made your move already. I hope it works out well.

Scott

Scott, I used the Series 2000 in my '96 Passat and wasn't as impressed with the somewhat sticky 1st and 2nd shifts first thing in the morning. I'm using the AMSOIL MTL now, though, and it's BUTTERY smooth! I'm very happy with this fluid!

<font color="green">Everyone else: Before you hit the AMSOIL store to buy retail, check with your favorite AMSOIL dealer here on Fred's -- we're not selling to fellow TDIers at retail...</font>

Andy

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