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RE: Tranny question

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Subject: RE: Tranny question
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2004 01:13:05 -0800
> I have a TR4 transmission with overdrive in my 60 TR3A.
>
> Being in Phoenix I ran 50wt oil during the summer.  Now that it has
> gotten chilly for the first 5 minutes of driving it is very difficult
> to get the car into 2nd gear either up or down shifting.  After that
> there is no significant problem.  Do I need to go to a 30 weight oil?
> Or can I use something like 15w50 year around?

Several local experts recommend Valvoline 20W50 Racing (motor) oil
year-round.  I use it in my TR3A and it shifts fine (if a bit stiff) when
cold, even after spending the night in below-freezing temps.

Randall




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