Dumped Syn3 out of my trans.
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RE: Dumped Syn3 out of my trans.
ORIGINAL: tfdeputydawg
Several have totally missed the point. It's not just motor oil! It is a man made synthetic that is formulated to be used in all the "holes" .
Been using it for over 25K miles now.
I don't see shavings on my drain plug. But, I been running mine for 15K before the MoCo said it was ok to do so. So, I'm only on my 2nd fill of Syn3 in my tranny!
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Several have totally missed the point. It's not just motor oil! It is a man made synthetic that is formulated to be used in all the "holes" .
Been using it for over 25K miles now.
I don't see shavings on my drain plug. But, I been running mine for 15K before the MoCo said it was ok to do so. So, I'm only on my 2nd fill of Syn3 in my tranny!
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[sm=chairshot.gif][sm=boink3.gif][sm=icon_beat.gif] C'mon get that Synful MOTOR OIL out of your trans and get your mind right with Redline Shockproof Heavy........I did and my wife likes me again now plus I have 37% fewer cavaties
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From: Texas! Ya mean there's someplace else?
RE: Dumped Syn3 out of my trans.
ORIGINAL: tfdeputydawg
Several have totally missed the point. It's not just motor oil! It is a man made synthetic that is formulated to be used in all the "holes" .
Been using it for over 25K miles now.
I don't see shavings on my drain plug. But, I been running mine for 15K before the MoCo said it was ok to do so. So, I'm only on my 2nd fill of Syn3 in my tranny!
[IMG]local://upfiles/6181/87C24D93B7C54F0A8585DDA3E84DAD6B.jpg[/IMG]
Several have totally missed the point. It's not just motor oil! It is a man made synthetic that is formulated to be used in all the "holes" .
Been using it for over 25K miles now.
I don't see shavings on my drain plug. But, I been running mine for 15K before the MoCo said it was ok to do so. So, I'm only on my 2nd fill of Syn3 in my tranny!
[IMG]local://upfiles/6181/87C24D93B7C54F0A8585DDA3E84DAD6B.jpg[/IMG]
Syn 3 ain't a bad oil, there are just others that are better, and cost less to boot. The HD hype tends to tick me off. [8D]
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From: Texas! Ya mean there's someplace else?
RE: Dumped Syn3 out of my trans.
ORIGINAL: OneBlackFly
Per your comments here, what do you see as the difficulty (if any) with Formula+ in the primary and tranny? From information I've gathered, both on this forum and others, Formula+ is straight 50 wt with additives (don't know which ones). Poll results show an almost even usage of SYN3 and Mobil 1, but I lean toward H-D but have had no problems in my car, track, or tractor with Mobil1 inc. their filters. Appreciate any comments you have. Sincere thanks.
OneBlackFly (aka Paul)
Per your comments here, what do you see as the difficulty (if any) with Formula+ in the primary and tranny? From information I've gathered, both on this forum and others, Formula+ is straight 50 wt with additives (don't know which ones). Poll results show an almost even usage of SYN3 and Mobil 1, but I lean toward H-D but have had no problems in my car, track, or tractor with Mobil1 inc. their filters. Appreciate any comments you have. Sincere thanks.
OneBlackFly (aka Paul)
ORIGINAL: pococj
Motor oil and gear oil viscosity are measured using different methods. The 75w-90 gear oil is equivalent in viscosity to 10w-50 to 20w-50 motor oil.
10w thru mid range of 20w engine oil = 75w gear oil
Mid 20w thru mid 30w engine oil = 80w gear oil
Mid 30w thru low 40w engine oil = 85w gear oil
Low 40w thru 50w engine oil = 90w gear oil
60w up motor oil = 140w gear oil
ORIGINAL: OneBlackFly
Poll results show an almost even split between SYN3 and Mobil 1 75W90. But when I change next, in goes Mobil 1 75W90 to tranny. Motor oil just is too light for gears.
Poll results show an almost even split between SYN3 and Mobil 1 75W90. But when I change next, in goes Mobil 1 75W90 to tranny. Motor oil just is too light for gears.
10w thru mid range of 20w engine oil = 75w gear oil
Mid 20w thru mid 30w engine oil = 80w gear oil
Mid 30w thru low 40w engine oil = 85w gear oil
Low 40w thru 50w engine oil = 90w gear oil
60w up motor oil = 140w gear oil
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RE: Dumped Syn3 out of my trans.
ORIGINAL: tfdeputydawg
Several have totally missed the point. It's not just motor oil! It is a man made synthetic that is formulated to be used in all the "holes" .
Been using it for over 25K miles now.
I don't see shavings on my drain plug. But, I been running mine for 15K before the MoCo said it was ok to do so. So, I'm only on my 2nd fill of Syn3 in my tranny!
[IMG]local://upfiles/6181/87C24D93B7C54F0A8585DDA3E84DAD6B.jpg[/IMG]
Several have totally missed the point. It's not just motor oil! It is a man made synthetic that is formulated to be used in all the "holes" .
Been using it for over 25K miles now.
I don't see shavings on my drain plug. But, I been running mine for 15K before the MoCo said it was ok to do so. So, I'm only on my 2nd fill of Syn3 in my tranny!
[IMG]local://upfiles/6181/87C24D93B7C54F0A8585DDA3E84DAD6B.jpg[/IMG]
Even if you run Syn3 MoCo says you still must change it at the same intervals as the standard oil.
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RE: Dumped Syn3 out of my trans.
i just went to the redline heavy, did about 150 mi this weekend, and i do without a doubt feel a diff, and hear a diff in the shifting.
much much smoother. time will tell.
much much smoother. time will tell.
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RE: Dumped Syn3 out of my trans.
ORIGINAL: AcidRayn
i just went to the redline heavy, did about 150 mi this weekend, and i do without a doubt feel a diff, and hear a diff in the shifting.
much much smoother. time will tell.
i just went to the redline heavy, did about 150 mi this weekend, and i do without a doubt feel a diff, and hear a diff in the shifting.
much much smoother. time will tell.
Me too! Did 55 miles nice & smooth
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RE: Dumped Syn3 out of my trans.
I put syn 3 in all holes at the 1000 mile change. The trans has more noise coming out of it. And the intermesh changing gears is not right. I am droping the syn3 and putting in Mobile 75/90.
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RE: Dumped Syn3 out of my trans.
ORIGINAL: wlbowers
I put syn 3 in all holes at the 1000 mile change. The trans has more noise coming out of it. And the intermesh changing gears is not right. I am droping the syn3 and putting in Mobile 75/90.
I put syn 3 in all holes at the 1000 mile change. The trans has more noise coming out of it. And the intermesh changing gears is not right. I am droping the syn3 and putting in Mobile 75/90.
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RE: Dumped Syn3 out of my trans.
did 250 hard miles last Sunday... got home and checked the tranny which HAD Syn3 in it... it was so thin i couldn't see it on the dipstick. the other day i dumped the Syn3 out to put in Mobil 1 75/90 and the Syn3 in the drain pan looked like metal flake paint.
after another hard 250 miles yesterday with Mobil1... Neutral is real easy to find and can feel a distinct firmness when it goes into gear. plus it seemed to eliminate some of the "clanky" sound the tranny had.
after another hard 250 miles yesterday with Mobil1... Neutral is real easy to find and can feel a distinct firmness when it goes into gear. plus it seemed to eliminate some of the "clanky" sound the tranny had.
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RE: Dumped Syn3 out of my trans.
ORIGINAL: FXDIinMD
the other day i dumped the Syn3 out to put in Mobil 1 75/90 and the Syn3 in the drain pan looked like metal flake paint.
the other day i dumped the Syn3 out to put in Mobil 1 75/90 and the Syn3 in the drain pan looked like metal flake paint.