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Mar 7, 2008 | 03:26 PM

89rxgtu

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Tranny oil

What is the best oil and weight recommended for an s5 tranny?

Mar 7, 2008 | 05:04 PM

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90W gear lube.

If you can't find that use 85W90 or in worst case 75W90.

I recommend Redline MT-90 in most FC transmissions.

Mar 7, 2008 | 05:11 PM

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I have had very good success with Redline MT-90.
Also, the LSD only matters for the diff fluid, right? I think he was just asking about the tranny.

Mar 7, 2008 | 05:28 PM

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Also, the LSD only matters for the diff fluid, right? I think he was just asking about the tranny.

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