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Re: oil question

To: span@datacom-bo.net
Subject: Re: oil question
From: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 19:29:14 EST
Enrique,
 In the Transmission, MG recommends the use of engine oil, the same grade
as in the engine sump. Usually 20W50 Castrol.
 If you have an overdrive tranny, the hypoid oil can cause erratic
operation of the OD.
 Save the 75W90 or 80W90 for the rear axle.
Rick Morrison
72 MGBGT
74 Midget
On Tue, 17 Mar 1998 12:53:07 -0400 Enrique Claure <span@datacom-bo.net>
writes:
>Hello MGers, I wonder if any one can give me a clue on the following 
>oil
>question.
>I need to replace transmission oil 75W90 into my car but can only find
>80W90. Will there be a significant difference in performance? maybe my 
>stick
>shift will feel stiffer? Thanks and sorry for bombing the list. 
>Enrique
>Enrique Claure
>PO BOX 777-TOP 196
>MIAMI FL 33152
>E-MAIL span@datacom-bo.net
>
>



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