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castrol syntrax in type-r?

Old Apr 9, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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As above.. is this ok in a V5 type-r?
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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I think should be fine as it's - correct me if I'm wrong - 75w90, semi-synthetic?
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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I use Millers 75W90 Fully Synthetic gear oil in my Type R
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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I've only ever used Syntrax in my 96 STI RA and so far no problems... Mine is actually getting another change next wkend.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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sweet cheers lads! will be getting some for my box and rear diff
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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Syntrax is very good stuff... I have used it in most of my cars and all the evos i have owned
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 11:12 PM
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used it in both my wrxs. not had a problem. in fact its great for fixing syncro problems
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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Improved my box no end and mine has been damaged (needs TLC next year)...3rd no longer cruches and 5th does but only and flat out changes...used to crunch all the time for both.
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