confused on correct fluids

[BoiseShark]

I remember an old post on prefered oil but could not find it again.

I would like to know what everyone recomends for

A) Engine oil

B) Manual transmission oil (not sure if atf or 75/90 gear oil

C) any other fluids that are better than the rest.

I just read that Dano recommended the Zerex G-05 antifreeze.

I'm putting together a list so thats ize never forget.

I have a 79 stick

also how the heck you fill up the tranny. I want to replace all fluids before I drive much more.

Thanks for your help

[Pete R]

oh boy..
Just use the correct weight oil. If it has ZDDP even better.

The tranny oil is a gear oil. It will differ slightly if you have a limited slip or not. I like to use synthetic because it helps with cold shifting.

[AirtekHVAC]

LoL...an age old loaded question. Everyone has an opinion or preference.. lots of good info comes out of it. (I asked the same question a few months ago)...so far, I have decided on 20w50 for the engine...and that's as far as I got before I had to stop work and move.

Good luck...I too am trying to iron it out..

[kelanel]

If you are running dino oil currently, you might as well stick with it, there are some good options. I dont know too much on the synthetics, but zddp is needed for wear prevention. i use Valvoline VR1 Racing oil 20w-50. it advertises a high ammount of ZDDP in it and does the job for me and easy to find at any autozone or napa/orielly usually.