
What is GL-4+ - Bob is the Oil Guy
2004年2月8日 · A gear oil API GL 4+ exceeds API GL4, but it doesn not fulfill API GL 5. There are some special gearboxes (e.g. VW T4 all-wheel) in which an API GL 4 would not be sufficient but that do not need a gear oil according to API GL 5.
GL-4 vs. GL-5? | BobIsTheOilGuy
2002年11月29日 · It can also be used in rear axles where an API Service GL-4 lubricant is recommended. It should not be used in any transmissions requiring an engine oil or automatic transmission fluid, or GL-4 performance level. It says, for Mobil 1, that their GL-5 fluid can be used in GL-4 recommended differentials, but not GL-4 trannys.
GL-4 or GL-5 | BobIsTheOilGuy
2013年8月6日 · The GL-4 Performance Improvement package (additive package) has been tested by the additive suppliers to perform to GL-4 protection levels using modern testing machines. For manual transmissions that share the same sump with hypoid differentials, such as the Subaru drivelines, a special GL-5 lubricant is used which has the synchromesh friction ...
Updated List of MTF's (both GL-4 and GL-5) | BobIsTheOilGuy
2002年6月5日 · 4. Castrol Syntrans Transaxle 75w-90 5. Ford XT-75W90-QGT (Carries a GL-5 rating as well) 6. Ford MOTORCRAFT® Full Synthetic Manual Transmission FluidXT-M5-QS 7. ACDelco 10-4059 GL-4 75W-90 Manual Transmission Fluid 8. RAVENOL TSG SAE 75W-9 9. LIQUIMOLY 75W-90 GL4 10. PENNZOIL 75W90 GL-4 11. Motul MotylGEAR 300 GL-4/GL-5
Difference between GL-4 & GL-5? | BobIsTheOilGuy
2008年8月12日 · The AT took ATF+3 or ATF+4, but the differential was separate, and required 80w90 GL-5 gear oil. The 5th generation VW Passat had a longitudinal engine and FWD with AWD being optional. I never saw an AWD Passat, but every FWD Passat had an AT filled with some proprietary ATF, then the differential was seperate.
75W-90 GL-4 (brass synchros) Fluid Options | BobIsTheOilGuy
2006年6月8日 · 4. Castrol Syntrans Transaxle 75w-90 5. Ford XT-75W90-QGT (Carries a GL-5 rating as well) 6. Ford MOTORCRAFT® Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid XT-M5-QS 7. ACDelco 10-4059 GL-4 75W-90 Manual Transmission Fluid 8. RAVENOL TSG SAE 75W-9 9. LIQUIMOLY 75W-90 GL4 10. PENNZOIL 75W90 GL-4 11. MOTUL GEAR 300 GL-4/GL-5 (PRODUCT NUMBER 100118)
Synchromesh fluids and GL-# ratings.... | BobIsTheOilGuy
2006年6月8日 · It also contains a list of GL-4 certified or GL-4 applicable MTFs. This applies to Pennzoil and GM Synchromesh. After my own research on GL-4 applicable MTFs, I'd look for MTF with the synchronizer friction additive instead of just gear oil, pick the right viscosity as per your spec, and make sure it's yellow metal compatible.
What do people recommend for a GL4 trans oil?
2007年5月7日 · So i need to use a GL-4 transmission oil, but i'm torn as to the best available. The car is used in a moderate climate year round with 67,000 miles. What do people use/recommend, especially considering ease of selecting first when cold. Thanks.
PennGrade 1 Classic or Driven Racing Conventional GL-4 Manual …
2008年3月20日 · Want to change the gear oil in my 60's manual trans, need 80w90, considering these two conventional oil options, not looking for synthetic (considered more appropriate and some report leakage with syn). Anyone have experience or a recommendation of one over the other? The Driven is a few dollars...
75W90 VS 75W85 GL-4 in Toyota | BobIsTheOilGuy
2008年1月5日 · Here is the dilemma, I have a Corolla XRS with the Aisin C64 6-Speed Trans. My manual states that I can use 75W90 GL-4/GL-5 oil in it. After many hours of research I decided to stick with GL-4. I simply do not trust Manuals or dual rated oils. Manufactures simply do not look out for the consumers only the bottom line. you cn thank Wall Street ...