Now I'm really confusered.
So why did I just put $7.00/qt MT90 in my trany instead of $1.40 10/40.
Hmmm?
Thanks Guys, Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave & M" <rusd@velocitus.net>
To: "Roland Wilhelmy" <rwil@sbcglobal.net>
Cc: <GSFuqua1@aol.com>; <tomfelts@earthlink.net>; <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 1:27 AM
Subject: Re: OD Concern----revised
> Right on, Roland,
>
> The main difference in the viscosity ratings is that:
>
> Engine oil viscosity is SAE rated at 210 degrees F.
> Gear oil viscosity is SAE rated at 100 degrees F.
>
> For example, Redline lists their MT-90 as a SAE 75W90 gear oil with the
> same viscosity as SAE 40, 10W40, & 15W40 motor oil.
>
> Regards,
> Dave Russell
> BN2
>
> Roland Wilhelmy wrote:
> > If I remember right, 90 weight gear lube has the same viscosity as
> > either 30 or 40 weight engine oil. To go from apples to oranges you
> > need a translation. I don't think anyone has 90 weight engine oil.
> >
> > -Roland
> >
> > On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 23:12:25 EDT, you wrote:
> >
> > ::I'll add my 2 cents here for what it is worth. I agree with David
> > & Dave on ::O/D working. What I haven't seen is if he really has 90
> > wt oil in the ::tranny. If he does, that is not correct and could
> > cause problems. :: ::Cheers, :: ::Gary Fuqua :
>
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