I do not have an OD in my car... I've heard that you should NOT use
synthetic with an OD for some reason...
Dave Hall
dhall@vcd.hp.com
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> >Just changed the oil in my 72 MGB/GT. Put in Casteroil 5/50W synthetic.
> >I've been running it in the engine now for quite a while. My engine
> >has 120K, and when I started using the synthetic oil, it seemed that my
> >engine started running better. Could be my imagination. So, the shifting
> >now seems to be a bit smoother. Could also be my imagination.
> >
> I tried the same oil in an early OD gearbox. Felt better than the 90 hypoid
> at first but after the first 45 minute drive shifting felt like no lub at
> all. Replaced it after 250 miles and there was metal in the drain plug that
> wasn't there before. I now have AMSOIL 80W-90 synthetic and have a better
> feel that dosen't go away when it's hot. OD works ok. In the engine I'm
> expirimenting with Valvolene Duro-blend 20W-50. Mechanic friend says it has
> benefits of both petro base and synthetic. Only have 350 miles on first try.
>
> Ernest 'If we had an MG legal system I would be out of work' Gilbert
> lawref@lawref.com
> MGs: http://www.lawref.com/eeg/britworks/
> Prs: http://www.lawref.com/eeg/eeg.html
>
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