On Sun, 27 Dec 1998 22:06:00 EST Neon20sohc@aol.com writes:
>I read in the owners manual that engine oil should be used in the
>overdrive
>transmission on my MGB GT. This is my first MG and was wondering if I
>should
>use the standard 90 W used in every other manual in the world or 20W50
>synthetic engine oil?
>Help!!!!
>Mike Poe
>1974 1/2 MGB GT
>
The overdrive needs straight 30 weight oil. Its quite a high pressure
system and heavier, multigrade oils will make it work a lot harder than
nescessary
also, avid detergent oils - they will foam
Thirty weight is not always an off-the-shelf item - you may have to order
it
mike robson
69 roadster
70 BGT
53 Riley
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