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Old 07-17-2021, 02:01 PM   #1
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It has been a while since I purchased Transmission gear oil. What is available now. Remember that sae 900 crap that was like refuse from a burger pit?
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Old 07-17-2021, 02:25 PM   #2
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Sta-lube SAE 140 . GL4
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Old 07-17-2021, 02:33 PM   #3
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Yep, that’s what I use.
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Old 07-17-2021, 02:49 PM   #4
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Old 07-17-2021, 03:09 PM   #5
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Depends on the transmission.
I use ATF in my T5.


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Depends on the transmission.
I use ATF in my T5.


He CLEARLY states "1933 transmission "gear" oil" in the header....less than 1 inch away from where you question the transmission type! DD
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Old 07-17-2021, 03:13 PM   #6
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Old 07-17-2021, 03:17 PM   #7
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Depends on the transmission.
I use ATF in my T5.


He CLEARLY states "1933 transmission "gear" oil" in the header....less than 1 inch away from where you question the transmission type! DD
I see that now. Thanks.
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Old 07-17-2021, 03:44 PM   #8
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Hi Everyone. Frank, I hear you can get it at NAPA, but I usually get it delivered.

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Old 07-17-2021, 05:54 PM   #9
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Thanks guys...with your help I just ordered a gallon.
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Old 07-17-2021, 07:07 PM   #10
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Not to hijack, but is that what you guys use in the rear axles too?

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Old 07-17-2021, 07:33 PM   #11
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Old 07-17-2021, 07:39 PM   #12
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I've always used 80W90 GL4 in the trans....would I be better off running 140? Why?
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Old 07-17-2021, 11:02 PM   #13
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33-34 trannys make less noise in low and it seems to make shifting a little better .

JMHO of course but rezin nuff fer me .

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Not to hijack, but is that what you guys use in the rear axles too?

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Old 07-18-2021, 07:46 PM   #15
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I've always used 80W90 GL4 in the trans....would I be better off running 140? Why?
More to do with climate BB .. Im now trying the 85-140 mineral from Penrite its a GL5 but its supposed to be ok. As you know Im sub tropical no freezing here ..
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Oh, ok. I see Shoovel, who lives in Ontario, Canada, shares the same climate as Perth, WA lol
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