Transmission oil

[Mark57]

This is what I recently put into my T-86 O/D transmission (MT-90).

Noticeably quieter operation.

http://www.redlineoil.com/products_gearlubricants.asp?productID=46&subCategoryID=17&categoryID=7

<h5>Mark
'57 Transtar Deluxe
Vancouver Island </h5>

[62SY4]

Transmission oil

I am just wondering if anybody has any experience in which oil is better in manual transmissions: 90wt gear lube or 30wt engine oil the shop manual says either can be used. I have had no trouble with gear lube but since I have rebuilt my overdive I think thta the 30wt would be more efficient but, I think I may get more noise using it? While on the topic what is the difference in the pawl (that the solenoid opperates) from a T-86 compared to a T-96?

[garyash]

Pennzoil also has a "Synchromesh Manual Transmission Fluid". You can use 30W or 40W non-detergent motor oil, as well. Just don't use any of the GL3 to GL5 oils meant for rear axles because they have ingredients that eat up the brass parts in a transmission. Many auto parts stores carry GL1 oil which is also what you want.

[img=left]http://www.studegarage.com/images/gary_ash_m5_sm.jpg[/img=left] Gary Ash
Dartmouth, Mass.
'48 M5
'65 Wagonaire Commander
'63 Wagonaire Standard
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