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Re: ATF in Rover transmission

To: Frank van Dalen <frank.vandalen@fae.storkgroup.com>
Subject: Re: ATF in Rover transmission
From: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 07:46:33 -0700
Cc: mgb-v8 <mgb-v8@autox.team.net>
References: <002f01c02d0c$119f8ba0$c4b74991@fae.storkgroup.com>
Reply-to: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Sender: owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net
I have used Castrol Dextron 111 for 400,000 miles in my rover 5 speed & I have
no problem.                              Glenn

Frank van Dalen wrote:

> Hi there,
>
> I'm about to re-assemble my Rover SD1 5 speed transmission. According to the
> book (yes, the dreaded Book) you get smoother gear changes on this
> transmission when using automatic transmission fluid. Now I hear from a
> totally unreliable source that certain kinds of ATF may eat up your oil
> seals... Any suggestions on what kind of oil to use? Has anyone tried this?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Frank van Dalen


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