Wow. I've never heard anything like that. I've been using the 80w90 in
the transmission and diff. for years with no problems...
-Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "JM Dion" <dion.longpre@sympatico.ca>
To: "Spitfire" <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2000 8:54 PM
Subject: Oil question
>
>
> Did anyone hear that SAE 80w90 is too heavy for a Triumph Tranny and
> could cause early failure ? A local English parts dealer told me
that
> there is a mistake in the books who recommand SAE 90 (but I have
never
> seen anything else). He suggested to use regular engine oil like
20W50.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jean-Marc Dion
> MKII 1967
> Quebec, CDN
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