Oil Viscosity Transmission

[ronzet]

A quick query,

What is the recommended oil viscosity for the Tranny on a BN4??? Thanks, /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Ron

 

[Dave Russell]

There is a recent discussion here:

https://www.britishcarforum.com/ubbthread...true#Post240407
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[ronzet]

Dave, As usual, you are a wealth of information... Soooo,
per your statement:
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A lot of people are having very good results with Redline MTL which is rated 75W-80 & Redline MT-90 which is rated 75W-90.

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This is what you are recommending?? If so, My little 1500 MGA tranny will also be happy with that?? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Thanks,
Ron

 

[ronzet]

ALSO.... The BN4 is an overdrive sideshift...if that makes a difference..

Ron

 

[Dave Russell]

Ron,
There are so many different opinions on this that I hate to make a recommendation. Personally, I find that RL MT90 works very well, especially with OD.
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[ronzet]

Dave, Thanks for the (non /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif) recommendation...
I shall follow your lead... And the MGA??
Thanks,

 

[Dave Russell]

MGA the same.
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[John Loftus]

Ron,

If you are really curious you can go to the Redline website and filling out their request form or better yet, call their California number and ask them for recommendations.

https://www.redlineoil.com/tech_requests.asp

I think they will recommended the MT90 for both the boxes but it would be interesting to know.

Cheers,
John

 

[ronzet]

John,

I have queried Redline.... will advise

 

[ronzet]

John, I queried Redline. They are recommending, as you expected and as Dave had sort-of /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif recommended, MT-90 for both the Healey and for my 57 MGA 1500 trannys

Thanks for the help.... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

 

[ronzet]

John, I have wandered around North County San Diego looking for MT90... NAPA, AutoZone, Pep Boys, and Kragen's do not carry it.... I see that you are north of me...
Where do you get yours???

 

[ronzet]

I guess I should be more general in my query. Does anyone know where in SoCal MT90 is available off the shelf???
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[John Loftus]

Ron,

If you go the Redline website dealer sections and plug in your zip code you can find someone in your area. (call first since not all carry the MT-90

https://www.redlineoil.com/dealers.asp

Cheers,
John

 

[Michael Oritt]

John--

Not withstanding what Redline's product locator says I was unable to find their gearlubes (as opposed to their engine oil) in any of the chains in my area and wound up getting it out of a Baltimore mail order speed shop.

 

[Keoke]

Yeah Michael, I had the same experience and ended up ordering it on line---Keoke

 

[tahoe healey]

I ordered form Redline on line and had it in 3 days. Moss also carries it.

 

[John Loftus]

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I see that you are north of me...
Where do you get yours???

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Baum's Auto Supply

25380 Marguerite
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 581-4041

Cheers,
John

 

[ronzet]

Thanks to one and all for your input. It appears that I, too, will order the MT90 on-line...Or, thanks John, drive up to Mission Viejo to pick it up...
'till next time.. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif