Does the TR4 manual recommend 30w for the transmission? The TR6 manual
recommends GL4. 90w for over 30* F and 80w for under 30*. I promise I'm
not trying to start a new lubrication discussion, but I find it
interesting that there are different recommendations for transmissions
that are so similar.
Jim Davis
KTRIUMPH@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 1/24/00 4:53:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, bebritt@gate.net
> writes:
>
> << I really hate to mention this, but I'm confused on the proper Lube to
> put in my O/D-Transmission. I drained out whatever was in it, and put in
> valvoline 85-90 gear lube. GL4, GL5 rating. After about a 1000 miles or
> so my O/D started taking a long time to engage. I've heard/read to use
> engine oil, that gear lube has sulphur or something that damages internal
> parts made of certain materials.
>
> TIA,
>
> Bruce 64 TR 4 CT-37049LO
> bebritt@gate.net >>
>
> Hi Bruce
>
> The manual sez to use straight 30 wt. FWIW I have had good luck using
> straight 50 wt. in all my cars for years. Yes all have OD. :-)
>
> Ken Nuelle
> 58 TR3A
> 62 TR3B
> 64 TR4
> 69 TR6
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