[DeTomaso] ZF gear oil

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/11/14 21 55 25, coreyjprice at gmail.com writes:
> 
> Okay, I just opened the ZF manual for the Dash-2 that I have and it says 
> "Mild EP gearbox oils of viscosity class SAE 80 should be used.  Mild gear 
> oil types are those EP oil grades which in the presence of condensation do 
> not cause corrosion on steel and non-ferrous metal parts and hardening of 
> gaskets and seals.  The oils must meet our Lubrication Requirements for 
> ZF-Transmission Nr. 13-118.  Under these conditions, EP gear oils SAE 80 
> corresponding to specification MIL-L-2105 (A) can be used.  In case of doubt, 
> check with the oil supplier or ask our after sales service for the 
> ZF-Lubrication List for ZF Synchro Gearboxes".
> 
> I didn't see any reference to GL-5 in that but I'm not an expert.  
> 

>>>You're reading the wrong book!   The ZF recommendation is very specific 
but also very vague.   They say the oil must meet a ZF specification, but 
what does that mean?   Ask the guy at the parts store counter what MIL-L-2105 
(A) spec is, and you'll get a slack jaw and a glassy stare.

You need to look in the PANTERA owner's manual.   It's right there--7 1/2 
US pints of SAE 80 AP GL5 (or Agip F.1 Rotra MP SAE 90 for the Euro market).  
 A good 80-90W GL5 is what you want.

Mike
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   In a message dated 4/11/14 21 55 25, coreyjprice at gmail.com writes:

     Okay, I just opened the ZF manual for the Dash-2 that I have and it
     says "Mild EP gearbox oils of viscosity class SAE 80 should be used.
      Mild gear oil types are those EP oil grades which in the presence
     of condensation do not cause corrosion on steel and non-ferrous
     metal parts and hardening of gaskets and seals.  The oils must meet
     our Lubrication Requirements for ZF-Transmission Nr. 13-118.  Under
     these conditions, EP gear oils SAE 80 corresponding to specification
     MIL-L-2105 (A) can be used.  In case of doubt, check with the oil
     supplier or ask our after sales service for the ZF-Lubrication List
     for ZF Synchro Gearboxes".
     I didn't see any reference to GL-5 in that but I'm not an expert.

   >>>You're reading the wrong book!  The ZF recommendation is very
   specific but also very vague.  They say the oil must meet a ZF
   specification, but what does that mean?  Ask the guy at the parts store
   counter what MIL-L-2105 (A) spec is, and you'll get a slack jaw and a
   glassy stare.
   You need to look in the PANTERA owner's manual.  It's right there--7
   1/2 US pints of SAE 80 AP GL5 (or Agip F.1 Rotra MP SAE 90 for the Euro
   market).  A good 80-90W GL5 is what you want.
   Mike