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Re: Gear Oil

To: Aaron Bergman <bergman@oldihc.org>
Subject: Re: Gear Oil
From: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
Date: Wed, 09 Jun 1999 11:36:24 -0400
I have purchased it at 4-wheel drive shops in my area. I use 140 in my
"locked" differential. In fact, if memory serves, I believe I even used
a synthetic 140 last change.............
Ed


Aaron Bergman wrote:
> 
> I was trying to find a place that sells some good heavier weight gear oil,
> something around 140 wt.  Nobody had any.  Why?  The EPA and OSHA have
> deemed it dangerous to the environment, or people's hands, or something
> crazy like that.  Does anybody know why, and what are we supposed to use for
> older transmissions that required 140 wt.??  Thanks
> Aaron Bergman
> http://members.xoom.com/49axial

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