Paul D Kile wrote:
>
> After putting Red Line MTL 75W-80 into my '79 Toyota truck gearbox, I
> was amazed at how well the thing shifted. Has anyone had experience
> using MTL or the slightly heavier MT-90 in MOWOG trannies, specifically
> an MGB 4-synchro with overdrive?
>
> I'm usually a stickler for Factory specs, but MTL didn't exist when
> our beasties were built. Any experience out there?
Moss Motors claims that synthetic oils are not good for O/D trannies and
recommends against using it. For non-O/D gearboxes they say it's
ok....my
experience with it is that it's so darn thin, it leaks everywhere.....
especially in British gearboxes. I ran the stuff in my 87 BMW for a few
years and found that the thing actually shifts better with dino juice in
it....I just replaced it the other day and am happier with good ol
85W-90.
YMMV IMHO of course,
TJ
MGB
BMW
Ducati
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