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whats a VOA?

Im trying to figure out what gear lube to run. I drive a 1997 GTI VR6 with a Quaife limited slip. Requires a GL4 and something like 75w90. Ive ran redline for a few, and it worked great until longer driver "1hr +" where it would want to grind 2nd if i dint double clutch. I swaped that out...

I used this fluid in my Eclipse and it was amazing, so id like to know if i can use it in my 1997 GTI VR6 My car calls for a GL-4 75w90 fluid thats for brass syncros. Not sure what GL the BG syncroshift is.

What fluid should i run in my 1997 GTI VR6. It has an O2A gear box calling for GL-4 fluid. I also have a quaife LSD. Right now im running redline mt-90 but on longer drives "like 45min-1hr" it will grind 2nd gear. Think the redline is too slipperly? Should i try non-syntheric? Thanks.

Ok here is the deal. I have a 1997 GTI VR6 with a newer transmission "around 40,000 miles" and i get the famous 2nd gear grind. Right now im running Redline MT-90 gear oil and im thinking it might be too thin. Reason being is it WILL NOT grind on drives under approx 35-40 min. After longer...

Ill be picking up some Mobil 1 5w40 TDT tonight :]

Also will places like murrys sell the TDT?

So Mobil-1 5W40 or German Castrol

Always thought to stay away from mobil 1?

I'm trying to go with the best oil for my application, as i have alot of money into the engine. I was thinking about going with the German Castrol which is 0w30 i believe. My motor has the following mods, not sure if the has anything to do with the oil i choose. big-valve head, DSR 256 cams...