Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 18:47:57 GMT From: Johannes <johsnospam_revenge6402sizefitter.com> Subject: Re: synthetic oil
John B wrote: > > On Tue, 21 Jun 2005 18:13:47 GMT, Johannes wrote: > > > > > > > > I think mobil 1 is over the top and is only really needed for extreme > > (racing) driving conditions. I use Halford's fully synt 5W40 oil, they > > often have BOGOF offers near bank holidays to tempt DIY'ers into the shop. > > 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. > > John My reply wasn't intended for the transmission oil.