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Date Posted: 10:59:44 11/26/01 Mon
Author: T&TGDB
Author Host/IP: 66.26.44.252
Subject: Try Synthetic Fluids
In reply to: Tim 's message, "Re: Don't Remove Intakes Without Replacement Rubber" on 10:32:33 11/26/01 Mon

Hi Tim,

Glad to be of help. Maybe I can get out later and check the 0-60. You may get better performance with synthetics, especially the transmission fluid. I would change the ATF, filter, and gasket. Do the rear end, and engine too. Replace ATF and rear end fluids at 60kmile intervals anyhow per spec. Brake fluid change every 2 years. Here is a summary document.

Synthetic Fluids Plus:

Mobil 1 synthetics are good for: Automatic Transmission (Use the same “ATF” for power steering.), Rear End (Use the same “75w-90” weight gear oil for Timing Belt Tensioner.). Mobil 1 has a good rep, and is less expensive than most - $7/qt for gear oil $5-6/qt for ATF and motor oil. Castrol Synthetic Blend motor oil is good. The blend is about half the price of the 100% synthetic - $2.6/qt. I have heard that you can change oil less frequently with synthetics. Distilled water and aluminum safe antifreeze - like Prestone (non synthetic) work for Radiators, but NOT the new Prestone in older cars. (Check the archives for other antifreeze recommendations, if you want something more exotic.) Use Valvoline synthetic Wheel Bearing grease. Use ATE Super Blue Racing brake fluid, alternate flushes with Gold. It is German with a high boiling point.

Replace caliper and master cylinder bleeder valves with check valve type for easier bleeding. Crush washers for the differential fill and drain plugs were 17mm id.


HTH,
Good luck,
Thom Ross
The Great Dark Blue
86.5 928 S3, 4 Speed Auto

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