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meowy84


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Hello all. The subject is a '61 Pontiac with the original 3-on-tree manual trans and original open rear end (at least I think it's an open rear end without any 'posi'-trac type of apparatus). What oil brand/weight/type would you guys recommend in each?



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I think your standard 80w90 gear oil will suffice in both the transmission & differential.



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Thanks for the info. Now, any ideas on the capacities of each (or combined capacity since same oil is to be used) so I don't end up buying a drum of the stuff when all I need is 4 liters? :)

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2 "pints" in the trans   4 "pints" in the rear end   



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Now if you can just explain what the heck a "pint" is. heh heh j/k

Thanks for the info. :)

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4 of them make a Quart ( 4 Quarts to a gallon)



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Lefty wrote:

4 of them make a Quart ( 4 Quarts to a gallon)




I think 2 pints makes a quart Lefty.

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But did you guys know that you can fit a gallon of liquid into a pint sized container? lol

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