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Old 28 November 2011, 10:26 AM
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I've currently got Castrol Driveline (formally Syntrax) in my 6 speed box, mainly because of bad experience when using full synthetic (Syn-5) in my previous 99MY where it affected the synchro performance 4th to 5th
A fluid change will be due soon and I was wondering what experiences people have had using full synthetic in the 6 speed box. Am considering Millers CRX75/90 NT

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Old 28 November 2011, 10:35 AM
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I have been using Millers CRX 75 90 nt for as long as I've had my STI newage. Been spot on.
Old 28 November 2011, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Einstein RA
I have been using Millers CRX 75 90 nt for as long as I've had my STI newage. Been spot on.
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Old 28 November 2011, 11:44 AM
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I used Syntrax in my old my99 and it was great. Changed to Millers CRX 75 90 for 6 speed in STI...also great. Had Syntrax in STI for one service interval...seemed fine. Didn't really notice any change between them.
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Have enough Syntrax for service in unopened bottles if anyone wants it...bought but not used for service.
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I was just wondering if anyone might have experienced any loss of synchro performance when changing gear at high-ish revs, after changing to a full-synthetic oil?

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