Re: water/antifreeze

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2013/1/2 18:32:33

Nothing much I can add here other than to repeat which I've said several times before when this question has come up. I've used SAE 85/140 EP hypoid gear oil (GL-5) in transmissions, differentials and overdrives of Packards between 1934 and 1954 for more than 25 years and never had an issue. For a long time I got Pennzoil but of late it's been Valvoline, in 5-gal pails.

As to the premix ethylene glycol antifreeze, I usually draw my needs from a 55 gallon drum at the local service station; I did note that it stated on the label that the water was deionized. The brand was PEAK