[stepnose-freak]

Hi all,

I bought a workshop manual for my 1300 Junior (1970) hoping to find out which grades of oil to use...

... but also after browsing through this site I'm still not knowing what I want to

Could somebody please tell me which grades (weight) of oil I should use for
- gearbox
- engine
- differential

in order to have good lubrication?

Many thanks in advance!

BR
A

 

[Andrew]

There is regular or synthetic, and you can get lots of opinions. I use regular oil, 20/50 in the engine, and 80/90 in the trans and diff.
Andrew

 

[stepnose-freak]

Many thanks for the reply. That makes it easy, as I can use the same stuff I pour into my MG's.

Happy driving!

 

[lowmileage]

Many thanks for the reply. That makes it easy, as I can use the same stuff I pour into my MG's.

Happy driving!

Hopefully at a lesser rate

 

[stepnose-freak]

Come on lowmileage,

It's a project of intercultural exchange, so I thought I might buy an italian girlfriend for my 2 british guys.

I had another discussion on the same topic, and the hint was that for the trans, a high-pressure oil should be used for the special geometry of the diff.

Can somebody confirm this?

Best regards
s-f

 

[darth dino]

hoping to find out which grades of oil to use

Alfa specified:

10W50 for the engine
90W GL-5 for the gearbox, diff, and steering box

the GL-5 rating is important for the synchros

 

[BlpltGTV]

For the gearbox, I'd recommend SWEPCO 201. This stuff is really good. The Porsche guys swear by it, and after a strong recommendation from my transmission guy I do as well. Yes its pricey, but still cheaper than a transmission rebuild. Check it out here: http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/CARE/POR_CARE_swepco_pg2.htm

Will