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Originally Posted by losblancos

Just to follow up on this in case it helps anyone in the future, see here:

https://www.renntech.org/topic/55613-whats-the-correct-gear-oil-for-the-5-speed-manual-transaxle/#comment-315433

I think the correct part no. is 000-043-305-00. This shows on some sites as superseding some 986 part nos., so I think it might be the correct fluid for 986s as well.

According to Pelican OEM Porsche gear oil part number 000-043-305-49 is what is specified for my 2001 986s. Changed it out last week and it shifts about the same. Just like my road tractor, tough shifts when cold, but once warmed up it gets easier.