Re: Why ATF in Series 3 Spider Manual Tranny?

["Dean W. Cains" <dwc@xxxxxx>]

Hi Paul:

There are some manufacturers that recommend ATF in a manual gearbox.  If 
memory serves, a friend used to have a late 80's Mustang that used ATF in 
its 5-speed.  When I used to drive Jaguars, the old XKE's used 30 or 40w 
motor oil in their 4-speeds.  In both of my Spiders I use Kendall 70w motor 
oil in the gearboxes, but Alfa recommends Shell Spirax 90w.  Stay away from 
the synthetics or any oils that contain hypoid additives.

Regards,

Dean


At 03:13 PM 4/29/2003, you wrote:

> Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 00:29:07 -0700
> From: pneese1@domain.elided
> Subject: Why ATF in Series 3 Spider Manual Tranny?
>
> Why would someone fill a manual tranny with automatic transmission fluid?  I
> was surprised after discovering a leak (near top of tranny, smell of oil
> from shifter, can hear gears when clutch in not engaged), and reviewing the
> previous owner's records.  This was done at a reputable European car repair
> shop in So Cal.
>
>
>
> Any thoughts?
>
>
>
> Paul
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