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Post by foxyfeeling on Aug 18, 2013 13:28:04 GMT 1
Hi all this has no doubt been asked before , I have got to drain my gearbox oil to change the gasket on the side casing but I am unsure on the best oil to put in once I have finished the job . Cheers in advance Rob
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Post by 47x on Aug 18, 2013 13:45:09 GMT 1
putoline light gear oil or anything like that,
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Post by nikfubar on Aug 18, 2013 14:13:21 GMT 1
+1 that's what I use, good stuff
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Post by stickymicky on Aug 18, 2013 21:17:46 GMT 1
10/30 engine oil is the right stuff any branded quality manufacturer
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Post by stanlc7189 on Aug 19, 2013 0:07:20 GMT 1
Make sure it's 10/30 MOTORCYCLE engine oil. Car 10/30 is not designed for gearboxes / wet clutches.
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Post by stickymicky on Aug 19, 2013 7:52:08 GMT 1
you get an oil that do not contain friction modifiers not many do .. im an lubricate sales manager
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Post by tobster on Aug 22, 2013 17:29:13 GMT 1
ATF gear oil works for me
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Post by cj on Aug 22, 2013 19:25:04 GMT 1
you get an oil that do not contain friction modifiers not many do .. im an lubricate sales manager Any suggestions for top quality oils without friction modifiers Micky?
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Post by spencerd on Aug 22, 2013 19:58:36 GMT 1
I use Motul Transoil 10W30
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Post by Bozzy on Aug 22, 2013 20:56:13 GMT 1
Moral as above but expert....this year it's not getting condensate in the clear window so very happy
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Post by stickymicky on Aug 23, 2013 7:47:59 GMT 1
total moto4 maxi tech 10w/30 synthetic tech,... or exol lubricates vanguard rally 10w/30 mineral oil
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Post by looey on Aug 23, 2013 8:23:13 GMT 1
Or just 10w/30 mineral oil from any Motor Factors.
I use that or Motul Transoil in all our 2-stokes and never had an oil related problems or any clutch slip
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Post by stickymicky on Aug 23, 2013 9:30:21 GMT 1
yes and sometimes the cheaper the better, as then it is lower older spec oil which when lcs where new it was not very hi tech oil
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Post by steeley on Aug 23, 2013 12:35:49 GMT 1
last year or two I have been using a 5/30 semi synthetic oil that I also put in my Nissan micra .no problems so far .
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