93civEJ1

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I know the GM synchromesh is the same thing as the Pennzoil just in a different bottle from what i hear, but is there anyone on hear that has actually bought the Pennzoil synchromesh instead of the GM?? thanks for any input.

Shahul X

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I spent the extra money on the GM since I didnt know the Pennzoil is available....

-shahul

93civEJ1

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kool how do you like it so far?? do you think this GM/Pennzoil fluid is really protecting our trannies like it should or should i just go to the dealer and do i stock fluid change???

Shahul X

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it feels better, im putting in the metal bushings this week... to see if is even better...

The stock tranny fluid felt a bit stiffer and it feels smoother now

-shahul

93civEJ1

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well thats good, i just wonder if us doing the GM / Pennzoil or Redline or BG will hurt our cars in the long run?

Shahul X

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I doubt it.... DSM ers loved the syncromesh and everyone I talked to said its great...

Now I need diff and brake fluid swaps...

SEARCh for a thread called FLUIDS (i started it, great info)

-Shahul

93civEJ1

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yeah i have been reading pretty much all of the threads about all this and just realised i havent seen much about the GM or Pennzoil , just more of redline or BG.

Zeus

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Been running the GM since about 3k in the EVO... 2nd gear grind went away after its use. I'm at over 18.7k now.

93civEJ1

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nice....i suppose the Pennzoil is exactly the same right?? how have you liked it ?? im at mid 12k and about to do my first change.

Zeus

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Don't know if it is the same or not...

SinCityEvo

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If you are concerned, the parts manager at my local Mitsu dealer recommended I drive to a GM dealer and get the Syncromesh. My dealer does not sell the OEM fluids because they get it in 55 gallon drums. And if you look at the part number of the GM Syncromesh, it's the one that's on the Pennzoil container, so it's clearly known thaey are the same fluid.

Zeus

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My dealer sold it right in the GM quart bottles...

seve7

well personally i wouldnt trust pz oils in my car or anyone elses, unless you change them frequently. i used to work at a pz, and have done rebuilds on a few engines that have had pz conventional, vs. valvoline conventional, and the pz always sludges up, and consticts oil passage ways, but it tightens up bearing clearences.

i will use pz for the first thousand on a fresh engine, then i switch to mobil 1 for the next 3, then i go over to ams severe service for 25k.

93civEJ1

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thanks guys...oh and by the way we arent talking about motor Oil...i use Mobil 1 for that, but on the way home from school i stopped at the local Autozone, picked up 3 qts. of the Pennzoil Synchromesh for $4.99/qt. so i guess after i get the diff oils i will be changing mine.

SinCityEvo

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Seve7, we are talking synthetic gear oils here, not conventional motor oil. The Pennzoil Syncromesh will be fine for the tranny until your next fluid change. It's so easy that I may change these fluids much more frequently.