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Don't Believe the Hypoid... 120-130 1967

posted by  simplesimon on  Tue Jun 17 15:26 CST 2014
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The Volvo Service Manual says, in bold letters: “Note that hypoid oil must not be used” (Green Book, volume 1, page 1-2). I have read elsewhere that hypoid oil has an additive in it that causes damage to the synchro rings.

Hypoid oil is for the rear axle (differential) which has hypoid gears.





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