We started using Redline MTL a few years back because
several on the list said it's great! Oh, 79 spit 1500.
that 5 stuff will eat the brass up for sure.
Don & Henry
--- Matthew Milkevitch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Fellow Listers;
>
> What type of gear oil are we supposed to use in
> t
GL-4 is available at some NAPA stores...some, not all.
It pays to call around before jumping in your car.
They carry Sta-Lube. Some carry the quart containers
& some carry the Gallon Jugs...some both. I
personally bought all that they had when I found it.
Cheers,
Todd
--- Bill Davies <[EMAIL
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:spitfires-
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matthew Milkevitch
>
> What type of gear oil are we supposed to use in the diff and trans of
> our Spits? I've heard that GL 4 is the way to go, however I can't seem to
> find it at any of
Matt
Per Penrite's Lubrication Recommendation Sheet for Spits, GT6, Herald,
Vitesse & Bond
The Rear ends should be using Hypoid 80W/90. Not straight gear oil.
Please advise if you would like a Penrite brochure packet with your mailing
address and I will include the above mentioned sheet.
GL5 eats away the copper and brass parts. From what I hear, it's more of a
problem with the diff, you can *probably* get away with it in the
transmission
(unless you have overdrive).
But why risk it? I was able to find GL4 on the shelf at our local NAPA
store. At
the very least, they can pr
