Re: oil (trans,diff, and brake fluid)

[zm@mhcnet.att.com (Zafer Mehmood [209])]

> I  have an 83-Ur-Q and 86-csq I plan to change the oil in the
> gearbox and the differential this coming weekend.  What is the
> proper oil for these units and were can I buy it?  Also, I intend
> to replace the brake fluid.  Do you recommend a special brand?  I
> appreciate your help.  Thanks a lot. 
> 

Synthetic tranny fluid is the best for your manual tranny/center diff.
I recommend Redline Synthetic MTL (Manual Trans Lubricant). This improved
shifting in winter as compared to the factory synthetic oil in my '87 5KTQ.
Call Redline at (800) 624-7958 to determine the correct type/viscosity
for your application. You can also order directly from Redline.
You can also use other brands of synthetic MTL.

For brake fluid, the brand most commonly recommended on this list is
Castrol LMA Dot 4. Available in quart containers is most auto stores.


Zafer