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04-09-2003, 10:16 PM

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What manual transmission fluid should be used for 1981 240D?

Dear friends:

According to Haynes manual, the proper fluid for this car's manual transmission is Type A ATF. However, it seems that some people here either use REGULAR engine oil (what grade?) or even gear oil (90).

So what's the best fluid to be used for a 1981 240D's manual transmission?

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04-10-2003, 06:26 AM

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Consider what Larry Bible had to say in this post:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=48504&highlight=240D

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Based on Larry B's recommendation I am running the Mobile 1, 10-30 and have not had any problems with it.

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