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tranny lube
« on: December 04, 2006, 04:13:56 PM »
So has anyone found anything better than redline for our transmissions?  Sure its great at the track, but in the winter it just sucks.  I know  Stefan looked at some elf but since I haven't heard anything I'll assume it wasn't earth shattering.
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Re: tranny lube
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2006, 04:30:44 PM »
I've only hear rave reviews on Elf engine lubricant.  I haven't heard anything regarding trans or diff lube from them.
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Re: tranny lube
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2006, 05:36:14 PM »
I have been running the Redline in my 95 S6 for  10yrs and it is so so in the winter.  People are saying go back to the OEM Audi stuff.  I would like to try the Motul Gear 300 like I put in my STi but I need to see if it is ok for the Audi center diff.
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Re: tranny lube
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2006, 06:03:23 PM »
So far not impressed with the Elf gear lube. As far I can tell the Audi oem is the best so far, which I think it's Castrol.
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Re: tranny lube
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2006, 12:56:57 AM »
I have always used OEM figured that would be the sure thing, glad to hear that Stefan agrees.
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Re: tranny lube
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2006, 11:46:48 AM »
other than stiff shifts when cold, I've had no problems with Redline lube.
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Re: tranny lube
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2006, 01:21:38 PM »
Yeah, Red Line is kinda poopy.
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Re: tranny lube
« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2006, 01:23:09 PM »
Forgot to add...  Red Line makes my second gear shift grind until warm!  Gotta shift that one easy for the first 10 minutes or so.
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Re: tranny lube
« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2006, 04:58:00 PM »
I'm still trying to figure out which stuff to use when I decide to flush my trans and rear diff.
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Re: tranny lube
« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2006, 10:49:25 PM »
^ I am in the same boat.
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Re: tranny lube
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2006, 10:50:21 PM »
I need to take care of this as well, but I am going to be a wimp and wait until spring, although it is warm now.

Any other options out there? Royal Purple, or any other "miracle" lube???
« Last Edit: December 28, 2006, 08:02:02 AM by GIAudi »
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