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Old 01-04-2012, 01:04 AM   #1
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Got my old 3 speed manual tranny back from the shop today, whats the best oil?

What should I refill my 3 speed with? Old school gear oil? Or new stuff like royal purple, Lucas, redline, etc.?
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Old 01-04-2012, 12:25 PM   #2
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Re: Got my old 3 speed manual tranny back from the shop today, whats the best oil?

Regular 80-90 gear lube.
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Old 01-04-2012, 07:31 PM   #3
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Re: Got my old 3 speed manual tranny back from the shop today, whats the best oil?

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Regular 80-90 gear lube.
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Old 01-04-2012, 11:09 PM   #4
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Re: Got my old 3 speed manual tranny back from the shop today, whats the best oil?

90wt and i add powerpunch to mine .or the lucas additive cause i had a bottle laying around spilling .
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