I've been using Mobil1 75W90 synthetic hypoid gear oil in my transmissions manual ( ATF in auto), transfer cases, differentials and with the Ford additive in LSDs for years with great results. I always was concerned about one thing though.
The syncro's in a manual transmission operate with the use of friction. Would using a lubricant that significantly reduces friction in a system be detrimental to the proper operation of the syncros? Thus increasing the time for gears to match speeds.
The syncro's in a manual transmission operate with the use of friction. Would using a lubricant that significantly reduces friction in a system be detrimental to the proper operation of the syncros? Thus increasing the time for gears to match speeds.