Hello, Healeyphiles -
Since my overdrive sticking problems have coincided with a need for a
regularly-scheduled gearbox oil change, I thought it might be time to try
the Redline MTL that so many have raved about. Of course, my local Advance
store is out of stock (probably not "out" - just didn't order any in the
first place). But from their catalog I noticed two things:
1. MTL is 75W/85W. That seems a might thick, compared to the 30W
non-detergent I have used for 25 years.
2. MTL costs $14 per quart. That seems a might steep, compared to the
$1.99 per quart for 30W non-detergent.
So, the cost for a twice a year oil change will go from about $8 to $56. Is
the difference in performance worth that? 75W/85W is close to the viscosity
of rear axle oil. What about the manual caution against using heavy oils in
the gearbox? Is that caution obsolete now?
Happy Healeying!
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC
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