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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
Most likely, the oil you drained was the factory oil. I don't know who "recommended" that oil, but I would suggest you do a search on the topic as Porsche is well known for using a unique gear oil that is manufactured to their specs, which no one in the aftermarket offers. You might be surprised at how many attempts at using aftermarket gear oils end up in our shop to be switched back to the factory fill due to shifting issues, noise, etc.
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+1 Been there, done that and JFP is 100% right on this one. In the case of Porsche manual transmission fluid, as they say, there is no substitute.
OP, you may want to see if Porsche of Halifax will ship you the OEM fluid.