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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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Anybody try different type oil I read some where that TypeF transmission oil works well. I might try some next oil change. Iput in 1 quart of oil in mine. Might even try mobil 1 syn. atf.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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Anybody try different type oil I read some where that TypeF transmission oil works well. I might try some next oil change. Iput in 1 quart of oil in mine. Might even try mobil 1 syn. atf.
I use straight 20w in mine. 10w will be ok too. 30w is too thick and do not for any reason put synthetic in your primary. Your primary oil is more a coolant than a lube. If you use synthetic you may or will if you are hard on your clutchburn out your clutch due to the hi lube quality.
 
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