GL4/GL5 gear lube

Does anybody know if the GL4/GL5 gear lube have the corrosive agents that destroy the transmission syncronizers? I have never been able to find just GL4. Thanks - Bob

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Robert
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Do you have a NAPA near you? Or a Car Quest? They both have GL-4:

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Karl

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Even if they didn't, couldn't you just have a FLAPS clerk order some? They usually can get stuff within a couple days, in my experience.

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Michael Cecil

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Robert

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It has been discussed ad naseum on the net in a variety of foras, and the general consensus is that the GL4/5 no longer is corrosive to yellow metals. But IIRCC the straight GL5 should still be avoided as some brands could indeed be corrosive.

If one is interested in anything oil related, this is the place:

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Don't let the name fool you, a very competent forum indeed.

J.

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Berg

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