Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2005 20:35:31 +0100 From: Sleeker GT Phwoar <carl.robsonnospamcing-czechs.com> Subject: Re: synthetic oil
In article <slrndbgmkv.9ua.rotten_NOSPAM_nospamam.example.com>, rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org says... > My impression is that synthetic engine oil is a bit too slick for use in a > manual transmission. That's why there are synthetic MTFs (Synchroshift, > Redline, etc) available. > It is the friction reducers that are the problem I believe. And yes, I used MTF rather than mineral engine oil in my 1984 C900. You can tell if it is oil or MTF in your box. If you smell it, and it smells of rancid pickled onions, or cat piss, it is MTF. -- Carl Robson "Sorry Sir the meatballs are orf" (The poster formerly known as Skodapilot) http://www.bouncing-czechs.com