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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on October 04, 2004, 13:08:22

Title: Gearbox Oil
Post by: n/a on October 04, 2004, 13:08:22

Can someone please tell me which oil (brand and density) should I use on my 69' 280SL manual gearbox?

Thank you very much for your responses!!!

Have a great day!!!

Title: Re: Gearbox Oil
Post by: ted280sl on October 04, 2004, 15:28:25

It sounds crazy, but the answer is synthetic automatic transmission fluid.
Ted
1969 280SL manual

Title: Re: Gearbox Oil
Post by: JimVillers on October 04, 2004, 15:57:28

It is not crazy ...... The manual specifies ATF.  I also use synthetic (Mobil 1).  If you use gear lub (70W-90W), you will have difficulty shifting into first if you are still rolling.

Jim Villers
190SL, 230SL 5-Speed, 190E 2.3-16 Kompressor

Title: Re: Gearbox Oil
Post by: n/a on October 04, 2004, 16:23:43

Tranny fluid is what goes in to the gearbox but you can expect it to leak out.  Tough on asphalt drives and garage floor.

I have used both the 80-90 weight and the ATF fluid and shifting is easier with the ATF

Garth