Oil Type. MGB, MGC and chrome bumper Midget gearboxes require a good quality classic specification oil such as Castrol XL 20w/50, whereas the 1500 MG Midget and MGB V8 require Castrol EP 90 or equivalent in their gearboxes. All post 1950 MGs require EP 90 oil for the rear axle, with the exception of the MGB V8 which uses EPX 80/90.
FAQ what type of gear oil for 73 mg midget do i use
What type of gearbox oil do I need for my midget?
MGB, MGC and chrome bumper Midget gearboxes require a good quality classic specification oil such as Castrol XL 20w/50, whereas the 1500 MG Midget and MGB V8 require Castrol EP 90 or equivalent in their gearboxes. All post 1950 MGs require EP 90 oil for the rear axle, with the exception of the MGB V8 which uses EPX 80/90.
What kind of engine does a MG Midget have?
Cars belonging to MG Midget Mk I submodel, manufactured or offered in the years 1961-1964 with roadster body type, equipped with engines of 948 – 1097 cc (57.9 – 67 cui) displacement, delivering 34.3 – 44 kW (42 – 60 PS, 46 – 59 hp) of horsepower:
How many pints of fluid does a midget gearbox hold?
MGB, MGC, Midget Gearbox and Axle Fluid Capacities MGB gearbox 4.5 pints back axle 2.25 pints MGC automatic 14.5 pints TQF automatic trans … MG Midget chrome bumper gearbox 2.25 pints back ax … MG Midget rubber bumper gearbox 1.5 pints back axl … MGC gearbox 4.5 pints back axle 1.5 pints 4 more rows …
What type of oil should I use in my transmission?
What oil should I use for the transmission? Any quality 20w-50 motor oil should be fine. Capacity is 2.7 pints or 1.35 quarts 14. Where do I check and fill the transmission oil? The port to fill the transmission is under the carpet to the left of the gear shift lever. 21mm
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