What Oil should I use in the V-Drive?

[rtpaxton2]

Hey guys! I have a 2007 Supra 24 SSV with the 360 CAT. I am confused about whether it should be running ATF or 10w-40 motor oil for the v-drive? I know the tranny calls for Mercon III. I called a dealer last year and he stated they are putting 10w-40 in them. What is everyone else running?

Thanks!

Rodger

[Wylietunes]

Is it a Walter? If so, they usually use 30W non-detergent oil.

[rtpaxton2]

Yes, I believe it is a Walter. The dealer told me to put 15w-40 in it? I do live in Texas, maybe that is why they said to put the 15w-40 in it?

[Wylietunes]

You can download the Walter manual from their site if you need to. It would not need to be a multi viscosity and does not need the cleaning agents of standard motor oil.

[jzelt]

I use Wolfhead Straight 30W. I use a turkey baster, put it in the bottle, fill it up, put it over the whole and squeeze it in. Cleanest/quickest method I found.

[rtpaxton2]

I use Wolfhead Straight 30W. I use a turkey baster, put it in the bottle, fill it up, put it over the whole and squeeze it in. Cleanest/quickest method I found.

LOL, I bet the significant other is not crazy about you using the turkey baster for that! Go to an auto parts store and get one of the small hand pumps you can screw onto a quart bottle. They have a small clear plastic hose that fits perfectly into the dipstick hole. Much faster and easier than a baster.

Thanks for the info guys! I will go with the 30w oil! I have the manual, but the dealer told me to use the 15w-40.....I don't know why.

R

[kevkev]

I have the same year boat. Manual says 30W, and when I change mine every year that's what I use (also in Texas).