Re: Synthetic trans oil

[Umbopo@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-09-30 21:49:31 EDT, John Z write:

<< 
 OK, is this just another case of an idiotic dealer who only remembers
 the days when synthetic lubricants were new and not very good?  I can't
 decide what to do.  The guy's name is Carl, and the dealership is
 Southern VW in Waldorf MD.  Maybe I should ask other area dealers'
 service departments?
  >>

John 

FWIW,   I had major transmission work done on my  95GLX back in May 1996 9k
miles on it !!  Cracked 2nd gear synchro etc etc. When I got my car back the
transmission was very stiff and the dealer told me that it would take a month
or two to soften up. Ok I say.  Six months came and went and the problem was
if anything,getting worse with the advent of the cooler ovrnight temps here
in NY. At times I had to totally skip 2nd gear because it just wouldn't go
in.  I took it back to the freaking dealer and they ended up putting
synthetic oil in it!  I guess my point is that you may want to check with
other dealers or VWoA itself regarding that warranty issue. I don't know if
what Carl says is true but if it is my dealer better hope my transmission
doesn't conk out on me. 


Jose 'My-Jetta-is-2-yrs-old-today' Gomez