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Old 11-30-2009, 11:44 PM   #1
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Hey guys what gear oil should I use for my 2001 Alero gx?
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Old 12-06-2009, 12:47 PM   #2
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Hey guys what gear oil should I use for my 2001 Alero gx?

Are you refering to the manaul trans?

gear oil is mostly used in rear ends of RWD cars and truck.
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Hey guys what gear oil should I use for my 2001 Alero gx?


manual tranny Redline equivalent to GM synchromesh
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gm synchromesh is the best........
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manual tranny Redline equivalent to GM synchromesh

Is there a noticeable difference between that and the stock Dexron III? I've never serviced the fluid in the Alero... My beretta (w/T550) runs synchromesh.
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The tranny fluid is ATF. I run redline D4. Never heard of gear oil.
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gm synchromesh is the best........

so you say. I'll take the Redline equivalent.
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