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oil for transmission and rear end of 53 model 6400 #655634 06/18/2010 3:04 AM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 212 Northern Virginia B Bakerallen Shop Shark
Bakerallen Shop Shark B Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 212 Northern Virginia	does anyone have any recommendations as to what oil should go in the transmission and rear end. I've heard newer oil contain additive that damage older transmissions and rear ends. True or False?

Re: oil for transmission and rear end of 53 model 6400 Bakerallen #655655 06/18/2010 4:14 AM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,101 B. C. Canada 3 3B 'Bolter
3B 'Bolter 3 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,101 B. C. Canada	Hy Bakerallen, 80 - 90 wt. I believe was specified, hypoid lube, the higher the number the thicker when cold, most are multi weight now, hope that helps.

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