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Several points on the lube chart call for SAE 160 or Heavy Oil. I know SAE 160 no longer exists and wonder what most are using in it's place. Looks as though previous lubes have been with regular chassis grease which makes me think this is why the car is so hard to operate when weather is cold.
Gary
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I would just use 80 / 140 W.
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Straight 140 is available and though not as high viscosity as 160 seems to be close enough to not leak too much. Adding 5-10% chassis grease will raise the viscosity and reduce leakage without compromising lubrication. As long as the lubricant flows to reach the outer bushings and bearings all will be good. Grease will not have sufficient flow so bushing and bearing ware is likely.
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Thanks guys. I'm having trouble getting some fittings to accept new lubricant. Looks like they were previously lubed with regular wheel bearing grease.
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Penrite make a Transoil 140 and Transoil 250,as well as a special steering box self levelling lubricant.
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