anyone using GM Synchromesh??
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If the use of GM Synchromsesh voids the warranty, how is that GM paid for the fluid and labor when my fluid was changed. The OEM fluid was slightly brown, not red as it should be. As to your comment on Subdriver's deisre to "help and inform"...ever notice how he is always, & I mean always, is informing us on how great Amway is??? 
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From: King George VA
Originally Posted by Cruncher
Then why does GM have the stuff? Before I switched to Synchromesh, I did a search of it. Synchromesh was created by Pennzoil to solve specific problems relative to Tremec transmissions, specifically for GM. My fluid was changed under warranty. GM paid for fluid and the labor. The Sychromesh costs about $10/qt. You are more than a little biased: if Amsoil has it, you'll sell it, no matter what it is. Does Amsoil make any of their products? I am sure that ExxonMobil (i.e. Mobil1) spends more money in one day on research and testing than Amsoil has spent in the last 5 years. Mobil developed the specs for their filter; Amsoil only rebranded someone else's filter. The owner's manual calls for a PF46/44 filter, not an Amsoil filter......but I am sure that you use the rebranded filter, even though it is a different specification than a PF46/44. By the way, GM Synchromesh does not meet the Dexron III requirement.
I am very sorry you feel this way about my posting. I did not intend to be purposely contradictory with you for the benefit of selling some AMSOIL. The vast majority of my posts are meant to share the knowledge and experience I have gained on the track with others. I am normally very careful about what I recommend and try to comment very specifically when my recommendations could cause warranty concerns. Do I slip in a reference to AMSOIL when I can? Sure. I feel it is a good product, the ones I recommend do meet warranty requirements (unless otherwise noted), it is American made, and the few bucks I make from it help offset (in a very small way) the enormous expenses of my racing team.
In this case, I honestly feel that it should be mentioned to those reading this thread that the GM Synchromesh does not meet the requirements leavied by GM for the Corvette transmission, especially since the original poster specifically addressed that concern. If they chose to use the GM Synchromesh knowing that it doesn't meet DEXRON III requirements, fine. At least they made an informed decision.
Since you obviously think my opinion is overly biased, I asked Chevy technical assistance about this lubricant yesterday and here is their official response. Take it for what it is worth.
"The type of transmission fluid that should be used in your 2002 Corvette is Dexron III. It is highly recommended not to use the GM Synchromesh fluid. It anything was to happen it is highly possible that your warranty could be voided.
Sincerely,
Customer Relationship Manager
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center"
As to why your dealer would use this, you'll have to ask them. My personal opinion is that your dealer is not GM or Chevrolet, it is an independent owned business.
P.S. AMSOIL does buy its PAO base stock for its synthetic lubricants, but it blends in the additives at their plant in Wisconsin. AMSOIL filters are made by the same manufacturer as Hastings, and in fact AMSOIL does carry and sell Hastings filters, but the AMSOIL SDF filters are not merely rebadged Hastings filters. The AMSOIL SDF filters are made to AMSOIL's specific technical specifications using a special Cellulose, Synthetic and Glass Blend Media vice a paper element.
P.P.S. For the original poster, sorry for the hijack. I hope you got your questions about the GM Synchromesh answered.
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From: King George VA
Originally Posted by Cruncher
As to your comment on Subdriver's deisre to "help and inform"...ever notice how he is always, & I mean always, is informing us on how great Amway is???
Here are couple of recent examples of my assistance to other forum members that have nothing to do with AMSOIL:
Helped a guy who had a question about using R compound tires on the the street/track:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=978180
Helped a guy with a vibration problem with his Kumho Ecsta tires, the type I have on my stock rims:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=978587
Helped a guy with questions on his coolant temps:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=979022
Helped a guy with questions on which way the vanes on his rotors should point:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=979889
Gave input on to a guy looking for opinions on Coupe vs. Z06:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=979205
Gave input to a guy on the suitability of the Z06 as a daily driver:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=978764
Provided some input to a guy having trouble getting his rear caliper off:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=974080
Provided some input on corner weighting to several members asking about it:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=977845
I'm not here primarily to sell AMSOIL. I'm here because I am a corvette owner, just like all of you.
