I was told by the transmission re-builder that it would be best not to use
"detergent oil" in the overdrive transmission because foaming, typical to
detergent oil, in the overdrive section could be detrimental. I've never
had a problem buying name brand non detergent oil at my local auto parts
store.
Danny V.
'58 MGA daily driver (w/OD)
'76 MGB V-6 project
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
To: "Max Heim" <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; "MG List" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 9:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Overdrive oil
> OK, but the point is that it doesn't *need* a non-detergent oil. A
> different oil is just another item to find and keep in stock, as it were.
>
> PaulH.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>> Right. But in the case of the transmission, the detergent additives don't
>> do
>> anything, so if non-detergent oil were readily available and less
>> expensive,
>> it would be preferred.
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