Tex06 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 This is what my break in oil looked like. Was supposed to only be 500 miles, ended up closer to 3000. Whoops. Wal-Mart 85w-140 I think is what I used. Junkyard tranny that got new synchros and seals, oil had all kinds of metal (ferrous) in it and the pan looked like a glitter bomb had hit it (brass). I think I'll stick to the proper weight from now on. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Who rebuilt it? I do not think running the 85w-140 caused that. A bunch of that looks like outside contaminants, i.e. unclean work conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex06 Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 Local shop here in Baton Rouge. After I had attempted it. I know it was clean when I put it together. :/ Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I'd monitor it. Like I said, I doubt it was the oil. If it keeps making metal like that then it's a time bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex06 Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 Good thing I have the original still! Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I used to run 85-140 in the tranny of my racing Javelin. Back then I couldn't find it in auto parts stores, I had to buy it from the local White truck dealer. They used it in the big trucks. That wasn't caused by the weight of the gear oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex06 Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 I used to run 85-140 in the tranny of my racing Javelin. Back then I couldn't find it in auto parts stores, I had to buy it from the local White truck dealer. They used it in the big trucks. That wasn't caused by the weight of the gear oil. You don't happen to still have said javelin do ya? I've got a particular soft spot for those.... Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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