I've been wrong before, and I'm sure it'll happen again!
Here's a National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall regarding the s-10 5 speed manual transmission fluid. It doesn't specifically say 'no gear oil' but I'm guessing that is what it means.
1982 Chevrolet S10 Recall ID from NHTSA: 84V073000 Auto Recall Date: 06/18/1984 Vehicle Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT Estimated Vehicles Affected: 35919 1982 Chevrolet S10 Defect Summary: REAR WHEELS MAY LOCK SUDDENLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION BETWEEN MAINSHAFT AND FIRST GEAR. Defect Consequence:
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE TRANSMISSION FLUID WITH A BLENDED FLUID AND IN ADDITION, WILL UPDATE THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. Notes: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.,
'51 Chevy 1/2 ton w/'62 261, HEI, offy, fentons, dual carter/webbers, t-5 & 12 bolt posi
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