Re: [MV] Transmission fluid for 1945 MB

Douglas Greville (dgrev@apollo.ruralnet.net.au)
Sun, 11 Oct 1998 09:46:30 +0930

Denis

> I have read various ideas about the best mixture for transmission, transfer
> case and differentials for WWII jeeps. The manual lists 90 weight gear oil.
> Would 90-140 be better?

2 points:

1) It makes gear changing easier on a manual box.

2) It is physically thinner and will leak out all the quicker (thats my
experience with it).

> Does anyone have experience with additives to improve
> lubrication?

Do so at your own cost.

Regards
Doug

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