GM Synchromesh Question
Feb 13, 2005, 09:20 PM
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just to let everyone know that diaqueen factory fill stuff is synthetic based gl-4 gear lube and cost about 90 bucks for 5 liter can from the dealer, but i used bg syncromesh as a cheaper synthetic based alternative that is gl-4 spec. never use gl5 as this has additives that will corrode the brass synchronizers...
Feb 14, 2005, 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by EVOTEXAS
I visited 2 auto parts stores and they both had 1 Pennzoil. If only there were another one I could have used it. Oh well, the Chevy dealer had more than either of us could carry. 
that's funny.everytime i'm in a autozone they always have just 1 bottle also,and i'll always have to go somewhere else to buy another 1.i always ask if the have any more in the back or somewhere,and they always say"all we have is what's on the shelf" .those bastards
Feb 14, 2005, 08:13 AM
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None of the autozones by me carry it or so it seems. I'm going to call the autozone distributor out here and find where the closest local carrier is.
Feb 14, 2005, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Aluma
yeah, I got LUCKY...my autozone had 3 left.
bryan
Feb 14, 2005, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dafarmer69
my bottle said gl4 on it..i think penn. has to be the best
is there a change?
Feb 15, 2005, 12:21 AM
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Don't forget that you can get the GM Syncroshift (same as Pennzoil Syncromesh) at most your Mitsubishi dealers. It was a dealer/manufacturer "fix" for DSM "notchy shifting" trannies. Granted, there is less and less as DSMs have been out of circulation for a while, but one of my dealers still stocked it.
However, check AutoZone first as the Pennzoil Syncromesh is half the price...
However, check AutoZone first as the Pennzoil Syncromesh is half the price...
Feb 17, 2005, 05:36 AM
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syncromesh blew my tranny...had a slight grind into 3rd...put in syncromesh, and it went away....i babied the **** outta the tranny and 3k miles later, the car started poppin outta second gear when id release the clutch....syncromesh doesnt fix anything, it covers up problems and doesnt sufficiently protect the gears/syncros...
Feb 17, 2005, 05:44 AM
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If you had problems to begin with, then you had problems. It might "mask" some problems, but imho a problem is going to get worse with or without it.
I HIGHLY doubt it actually made it worse.
Rob D.
I HIGHLY doubt it actually made it worse.
Rob D.
Feb 17, 2005, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by rEVOLUTIONh8
syncromesh blew my tranny...had a slight grind into 3rd...put in syncromesh, and it went away....i babied the **** outta the tranny and 3k miles later, the car started poppin outta second gear when id release the clutch....syncromesh doesnt fix anything, it covers up problems and doesnt sufficiently protect the gears/syncros...