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Re: [Healeys] Redline MTL

To: rusd@sitestar.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Redline MTL
From: wericars@aol.com
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 08:28:53 -0400
It has more friction.? This fluid has been recommended by many people whith 
modern cars that have developed shifting problems.? I have a case of the stuff 
for my Honda S2000.? I'm going to try it in the Healey.


Bill
Boston area
65 BJ8


-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Russell <rusd@sitestar.net>
To: wericars@aol.com
Cc: sbyers@ec.rr.com; healeys@autox.team.net
Sent: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 1:25 pm
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Redline MTL


Hi Bill,?
?
Not to my knowledge. "Friction Modified" can mean two different things. IE more 
friction or less friction. The Healey transmission synchronizer rings can 
benefit from an oil that has more friction (less slippery) so that the synchros 
can grab harder & quicker when you shift. It also makes OD engagement more 
positive. Redline MTL & MT-90 have higher friction coefficients than some other 
lubes. On the other hand, motor oils usually work better with a lower friction 
coefficient, except during ring break in.?
?
Some more modern transmissions seem to benefit from a lube that has less 
friction, lower friction coefficient. I'm really not sure if the GM "Friction 
Modified" has a higher or lower friction coefficient than standard. If it means 
less friction, it would be worse in the Healey transmissions.?
?
I do know that on automatic transmission fluids, "Friction Modified" means that 
the lube has less friction to promote smoother shifts.?
?
Regards,?
Dave Russell?
?
wericars@aol.com wrote:?
?
>Has anyone tried GM Synchromesh Friction Modified yet??
>?
>?
>Bill?
>Boston area?
>65 BJ8?
> >?
?


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