Some older Hondas used motor oil in their? manual transmissions.
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David Clarkson
Honda Service Advisor
-----Original Message----- From: Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Thu, Aug 6, 2009 12:44 pm Subject: Re: 20W50 Castorl Engine Oil
At 12:25 PM 8/6/2009, Brenton Tait wrote...? >This might sound a bit stupid...but what are the chances of using a? >mineral 20w50 engine oil in my gearbox? DO I run the risk of damaging? >it?? ? Engine oils do not have the high pressure additives required for? gearbox use. Why are you even considering it? Proper gear oil is easy? to find.? |
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