Re: tranny fluids

[Daniel Youngquist <dany@domain.elided>]

On Sun, 8 Feb 1998, Cameron Dingwall wrote:

> I am in the process of replacing the tranny (T-19) and the transfer
> case(D-300) in my '78 Scout. In my owners manual it says to use
> straight mineral oil in the transfer case; SAE75W, SAE80W, or SAE90W
> depending on the temperature. In the transmission it says to use
> engine oil; 10W30 or 10W40. Our winters here are usually quite cold
> and I was wondering if synthetic oils would be a better choice in both
> of these. Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 

I'd go with synthetics in both.  They lubricate much better than
dinosaur juice, especially in both hot & cold temperature extremes. 

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