rlandrum
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I'm having a hard time tracking down the appropriate fluids for my TR3A. It seems there's a lot of misinformation out there, or rather, information that is later disputed by a more senior poster.
I have an empty car. No fluids.
I need to purchase:
Engine Oil
Steering Fluid
Transmission Fluid
Rear Diff Fluid
Brake Fluid
Coolant
So far, I have assembled the following recommendations:
Engine Oil: 5 quarts 20w50
Steering Fluid: Penrite Steering Box Fluid (1 pint)
Transmission Fluid: Red Line 75w90 NS (4 quarts)
Rear Diff Fluid: 20w50??? (2 quarts)
Brake Fluid: Castrol GT LMA (DOT3/4) (1-2 pints)
Coolant: Water (no antifreeze)
Since my engine is basically new (new pistons, sleeves, and rings), should I use 10w30 instead of 20w50?
As for the diff, I'm unable to find the exact reference, but I rememeber reading that it works best with "engine oil". Since the diffs in my other vehicles all use something like 75w90, I suspect that I'm mis-remembering.
Do these recommendations seem accurate?
I have an empty car. No fluids.
I need to purchase:
Engine Oil
Steering Fluid
Transmission Fluid
Rear Diff Fluid
Brake Fluid
Coolant
So far, I have assembled the following recommendations:
Engine Oil: 5 quarts 20w50
Steering Fluid: Penrite Steering Box Fluid (1 pint)
Transmission Fluid: Red Line 75w90 NS (4 quarts)
Rear Diff Fluid: 20w50??? (2 quarts)
Brake Fluid: Castrol GT LMA (DOT3/4) (1-2 pints)
Coolant: Water (no antifreeze)
Since my engine is basically new (new pistons, sleeves, and rings), should I use 10w30 instead of 20w50?
As for the diff, I'm unable to find the exact reference, but I rememeber reading that it works best with "engine oil". Since the diffs in my other vehicles all use something like 75w90, I suspect that I'm mis-remembering.
Do these recommendations seem accurate?