Re: [Amc-list] T-96 woes...

[Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Follow the link.

http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8261620

Most of the reasoning is covered.
Make your own decision.
I was there when that first batch of T series AMC's took a crap and remember the "fish oil"...

Like I said, I've succesfully run both 
20W-50 motor oil in mobile one
Redline MTL

I've noticed no real difference in function.

--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II
" I realize that death is inevitable.
I just don't want to be around when it happens! "

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Todd Tomason <jayscore@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Mark,
> 
> Everything I have says the NWC T5 also takes ATF.  My AMC Chilton's manual 
> says Dexron II.  I just checked the TREMEC service manual, and it also 
> specifies Dexron II.  I've talked to my local transmission shop and they said 
> ATF.  Anyone have an 83 TSM or owner's manual?  I'd to really see this 
> settled one way or the other.  I have no issue with what you choose to put in 
> your transmission, but for me knowing what the factory specified is an 
> important part of making that choice.  
> 
> Todd
> 
> On Monday 08 September 2008 18:06, Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > Bummer about the trans.
> > I kind of wonder if the light oil experiment did not cause this?
> > There is mention on several different fronts about not using too light a
> > lube in the non world class T5s as the ride on the main shaft and failure
> > will occur. The NWC trans specs gear lube. I've run 20W-50 mobile one and
> > or Redline MTF in mine for years with no failure, so I don't know that is
> > what caused your T-96 failure.
> >
> > Please don't tell WV about how Ca handles it's budget transitions!
> > We keep getting out checks :]
> >
> > We just got a salary schedule funded that was supposed to be funded in 2001
> > though! I will receive an almost  $2 an hour raise on October 1st, yeah!
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Mark Price
> > Morgantown, WV
> > 1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
> > 2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II
> > " I realize that death is inevitable.
> > I just don't want to be around when it happens! "
> >
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