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Old 10-09-2011, 11:47 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Basic Miata - '06 Mazda Miata Touring
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Nice find! According the the Red Line specs, it's roughly the same viscosity as GM Synchromesh. As you mentioned, this is GL-5 instead of GL-4, so the additives package should be suited for a differential.


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Originally Posted by Bror Jace View Post
I think with a Miata, though, you're #1 enemy is wind resistance. I love my convertible, but it's an affront to the aero gods.
Very true. Any thoughts on aero mods for a Miata?


Good point. P.S. When I was replacing my Jetta TDI, I narrowed it down to (1) an other TDI, (2) a 1st gen Insight, or (3) a Miata. I decided I would be "officially un-adventerous" if I owned two of the same car (TDI). According to some back-of-the-napkin calculations, the Miata and Insight should have similar fuel&maintenance costs (though Insight is still cheaper) if you factor in the Insight needing a $1500+ battery every 80k miles.
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2006 Miata Touring 5MT
2006 VW Jetta TDI 6AT (Sold to buy Miata)
2000 Mazda Protege 1.6L 5MT
2002 Mercedes C230 Coupe 5AT (Water damage, totaled)

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