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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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As above really, whats the best oil 2 use in a 2wd box ?
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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ATF (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID) is what should be used.

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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Moonstone Mart
ATF (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID) is what should be used.

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I will 2nd that

Steve.
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 07:15 AM
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I will third that.
Not good for the box but the right stuff.
Use of other lubes can destroy the pads on the end of the selector forks which are made of COMPRESSED CARD!!
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ps I used GREASED LIGHTENING in mine when I changed it, quiet a bit better for it
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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Nice 1 thanx 4 that!
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