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Old May 6, 2010 | 07:15 AM
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Recommended Oil for 996 gearbox?

Hey folks,
I'm taking my '99 into the shop next week for its 60k service. I'd like to do a fluid flush at the same time and am wondering if there's a concensus on which lube to use in a 996 6-speed transmission?

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Old May 6, 2010 | 09:29 AM
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Old May 11, 2010 | 06:01 AM
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Old May 11, 2010 | 08:02 AM
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I did mine last summer and used Swepco 203 80w90.
 
Old May 11, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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I recommend the Swepco 201 for the street, and if you are going to use it more for the track then go to Swepco 210.

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i use Amsoil 75w90
 
Old May 13, 2010 | 07:23 AM
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swepco? really? is that even synthetic? why not just stick with the redline, amsoil, or mobil 1?
 
Old May 14, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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Ah man I need to do this soon but really not sure what to go with now. LOL

Any more input on this?
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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i made the mistake of using mobil 1 synthetic LS. It was too stiff when cold. i went back to the factory fluid and am very happy. it is pricy, about $30/liter.
 
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