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Gearbox Oil
« on: October 04, 2004, 13:08:22 »
Can someone please tell me which oil (brand and density) should I use on my 69' 280SL manual gearbox?

Thank you very much for your responses!!!

Have a great day!!!
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ted280sl

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Re: Gearbox Oil
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2004, 15:28:25 »
It sounds crazy, but the answer is synthetic automatic transmission fluid.
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Re: Gearbox Oil
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2004, 15:57:28 »
It is not crazy ...... The manual specifies ATF.  I also use synthetic (Mobil 1).  If you use gear lub (70W-90W), you will have difficulty shifting into first if you are still rolling.

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Jim Villers
190SL, 230SL 5-Speed, MGB 5-Speed, MGB GT V8 RHD (real MG), 2016 SLK

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Re: Gearbox Oil
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2004, 16:23:43 »
Tranny fluid is what goes in to the gearbox but you can expect it to leak out.  Tough on asphalt drives and garage floor.

I have used both the 80-90 weight and the ATF fluid and shifting is easier with the ATF

Garth
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