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I've read various postings in many locations but they are not current in oil recommendations because non-detergent multi grade oils for cold environments are not to be found. It's in the mid 40s (F) out here (and headed down) and the compressor pops it's circuit breaker trying to start it. I...

I seem to disagree with the nay sayers. Whenever I have spring startup or running issues in vehicles and equipment a shot of Seafoam in the gas, a few cranks to get it in the carb than an overnight wait for action and problems are all gone. And for cost, how much does a carb removal and cleaning...

I'm comfortable with this: Brad Penn's "Classic" 80W-90 GL-4 gear oil.

Thanks for all the input guys. I've got a direction now.

Originally Posted By: montero1 Originally Posted By: Beem Originally Posted By: montero1 http://www.amazon.com/Liqui-Moly-4427-75...Liqui+Moly+4427 That's a GL-3 OP didn't mention it called for GL-4. Most GL-3s are non hypoid. Sure, it's the thread title.

Originally Posted By: Garak Originally Posted By: Beem Modern oils do not have zinc and phosphorus that the classic oils did. Most classic oils didn't have the ZDDP that we fondly "remember" either. I'm guessing that classic Castrol GTX had high zinc/phosphorus levels because it was...

Originally Posted By: Padawan Off-hand and without knowing the specific vehicle, I'd think something like Brad Penn's "Classic" 80W-90 GL-4 gear oil should work. There you go. That holds possibilities.

Originally Posted By: 440Magnum Redline makes a GL-4 product line in various weights- MTL, MT-85, and MT-90. I would have ZERO qualms using any of those fluids in a 60s vintage transmission (let alone 80s) . Even though they are synthetic they're pretty much made for the purpose...

Originally Posted By: stchman Originally Posted By: Beem That's what the manual specs for a late 80's European car trans. And synthetics are not allowed by the manual, not that I'd use them in an older vehicle. Any ideas on a product name? It would help is you gave us the year/make/model of...

Originally Posted By: montero1 http://www.amazon.com/Liqui-Moly-4427-75...Liqui+Moly+4427 That's a GL-3

Originally Posted By: wtd I no longer use synthetic diff fluid in my 98 chevy Z71 truck. It may be a coincidence but when the truck was fairly new, I changed both diffs over to Mobil 1 diff fluid. At around 55,000 miles, I began to notice some rear end whine. I finally had it looked at at about...

Chevy specs synthetics for our truck based Tahoe, but they are quite specific about using their special lube.

Not that costly to replace. We seem to have a pile of them floating around here, and some even reside outside. Our's don't seem to accumulate deposits though. There are different grades of stainless and not all of it resists rust and deterioration. If a magnet sticks to it, it's not the good...

That's what the manual specs for a late 80's European car trans. And synthetics are not allowed by the manual, not that I'd use them in an older vehicle. Any ideas on a product name?