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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-05-2017, 04:26 AM
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Posted By Frodo
As an addendum comment, one thing that I was...

As an addendum comment, one thing that I was confused on was this whole issue of "alignment" problems arising in conjunction with this project. On asking around I learned that it apparently has...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-01-2017, 08:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,763
Posted By Frodo
Kinda what I had in mind. As far as the oil...

Kinda what I had in mind. As far as the oil choice, you think it's a toss-up?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-01-2017, 07:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,763
Posted By Frodo
Thanks, John. I was pretty much ready to...

Thanks, John.
I was pretty much ready to order the PTX from Sunset but then, out of curiosity, asked them if they still carried any Shell brand transm oils. This is what they said they carry:
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-01-2017, 07:33 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,763
Posted By Frodo
People have discussed motor oil choices ad...

People have discussed motor oil choices ad nauseum here and elsewhere online. If you want to hear all the opinions, you're gonna need to use the "Search" feature. You should do this when you have...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-31-2017, 06:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,763
Posted By Frodo
Looking at this again, I should re-word: Not what...

Looking at this again, I should re-word: Not what "you, JFP, have had customers drain out other transmission oils to put in?"

What I meant to say is what "you JFP, at the request of your...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-31-2017, 05:57 PM
Replies: 53
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Posted By Frodo
Okay, now we're gettin' somewhere. So, when...

Okay, now we're gettin' somewhere.

So, when people say it's best to use the Porsche transmission oil, that it's so much superior to the competition, that would apply equally to both the Mobil and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-31-2017, 02:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,763
Posted By Frodo
I'd listen to him...he kinda knows this stuff...

I'd listen to him...he kinda knows this stuff pretty well.. :D :D :D

New info: I contacted the folks at Sunset, asking about their transmission oil. He replied, "This is the Mobilube PTX 75w90...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-31-2017, 12:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,763
Posted By Frodo
According to Bentley should be the same socket. ...

According to Bentley should be the same socket.

On how frequently to change the transmission oil opinions vary. The Bentley manual (which I assume is based on Porsche recommendations) says only...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-31-2017, 06:56 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,763
Posted By Frodo
I just noticed that the Mobil synthetic...

I just noticed that the Mobil synthetic transmission oil question was already addressed earlier, so I probably don't need any response on that. OTOH, if anyone's used it and found absolutely no...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-31-2017, 06:46 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,763
Posted By Frodo
I was due to change my transmission oil ('01 S,...

I was due to change my transmission oil ('01 S, ie 6 speed), so I gave my semi-local Porsche dealership a call. Turns out what they sell for DIY purposes is Valvoline 75W90. I guess I'll check with...
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