z1 trany and v drive oil

[kknobl58185]

i know the trany uses dextron 3 but the v drive uses mobiltrans sch50 according to the maintenance manual. from my research i can not find any mobiltrans sch 50 anywhere and according to a google search mobiltrans sch 50 has been discontinued.. ive tried calling pcm my self and leave voice mails but no return calls.. so i was wondering do i just use dextron in the v drive as well or can anyone help me before i put the wrong oil in the v drive.. thanks for your help

[ajholt7]

I am not sure what you should use but, I am sure you do not want to put the ATF where there was once oil unless you can flush it out real good first.

[kknobl58185]

http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lub...Collection.asp

thats where i got my info from saying use atf 50 fluid and i deff dont want to if it will damage anything



scroll to the bottom and that is where it says the sch 50 is discon

[ajholt7]

Sorry I didn't realize the 50 was ATF. I am not sure then. I would think the dexron would be fine but, I am not positive.

[kknobl58185]

its all good i figured maybe someone on here would know since i couldnt get hold of anyone at pcm.

[ajholt7]

I have the MarinePower engine but, surely some with the PCM will be along to help.

[lalh20]

i have this same question, anyone know what to use?

[WakerideN]

this is an old thread and might have been answered someplace else. seems most have just used SAE 30 in the vdrive. that is what the walters calls out. PCM calls out the mobiltrans shc 50 and that has been replaced by Mobil Delvac Synthetic Transmission Fluid 50
I opted to use Valvoline VR1 SAE 50. i realize the viscosity is higher. but dont see that being an issue.

Automotive Gear Oils
OLD NEW
Mobilube SHC 75W-90 Mobil Delvac Synthetic Gear Oil 75W-90
Mobilube SHC 80W-140 Mobil Delvac Synthetic Gear Oil 80W-140
Mobiltrans SHC Arctic Mobil Delvac Synthetic Transmission Fluid Arctic
Mobiltrans SHC 50 Mobil Delvac Synthetic Transmission Fluid 50

mobile delvac specs.

http://www.mobil.com/Australia-Engli...ific_May09.pdf

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/MOB...RG2?Pid=search

item Synthetic Transmission Fluid
Type Automotive
Size 1 gal.
SAE Grade 50W
Viscosity Index 146
Viscosity (SUS @ 100 F) 17.5
Flash Point (F) 221
Pour Point (F) Negative 45 Degrees
Standards API GL-4/MT-1, Eaton Roadranger E500(TM) PS-164 Rev 7, Mack TO-A Plus, International TMS-6816


Valvoline VR1 specs.

http://www.valvoline.com/pdf/vr1_racing.pdf