Red Line suggested MT 90 to me for overdrive tranny
Dave
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From: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
To: Editors, Molecular Vision <jboatri@emory.edu>
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>; mgs@autox.team.net
<mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, March 23, 1998 11:08 AM
Subject: Re: 75w140 Durablend in tranny
>I think the consensus is that the best thing for a manual
>transmission is Redline MTL. Any other thoughts?
>
>Andy
>
>Editors, Molecular Vision wrote:
>>
>> For those of you following the various threads on what oil to put into
your
>> transmission, you may want to stick to the suggested 20w50 motor oil. I
>> have been using Durablend 75w140 semi-synthetic gear oil for about 8
months
>> without problem. Shifts were just as easy (and in fact better for
reverse),
>> and the gearbox sounded quieter. However, because of the recent
discussion
>> on mgs@autox stating that sulphur compounds might corrode copper
>> synchromeshs, I wrote Valvoline, and here is their respsone:
>>
>> >Mr. Boatright:
>> >
>> > Thank you for writing us at the Valvoline Company. The Durablend
>> >does contain sulphur phosphorus additives, and is GL-5 rated. It is
>> >possible for the additive package in a GL-5 to be corrosive to yellow
>> >metals.
>> >Thanks again.
>> >Travis McMillan, Valvoline Tech Services
>>
>> So, it would appear that Valvoline does not suggest the use of Durablend
in
>> our transmissions.
>>
>> Jeffrey H. Boatright, PhD
>> Senior Editor, Molecular Vision
>> http://www.emory.edu/molvis
>> jboatri@emory.edu
>> (404) 778-4113 Phone
>> (404) 778-2231 FAX
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