I checked with Macy's Garage in Ohio, who rebuilt the axle, and they gave this
oil the ok!
-----Original Message-----
From: John Macartney <johnbmacartney@gmx.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2026 4:30 PM
To: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com>
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Rear axle oil
Had an early night after spending the day sorting old Standard-Triumph
handbooks (among lots of other stuff) and have just checked the grade for
Standard Vanguard and TR3/3A as both used the same axle. Factory recommended an
85W90 GL4 type Hypoy as offered by Shell, BP, Castrol, Duckhams, Texaco. IOW, a
hyper lube type with an ultra high resistance to shear. Does the stuff you have
offer the same lubricity properties? Never heard of it myself but most modern
oils are a complete mystery to me anyway. Still canâ??t get used to the family
daily driver only being allowed a 0w20 full synthetic. Pours like water!
Jonmac
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