Re: Transmission oil

From: Jarrid Gross (Yorba Linda, CA) (GROSS(at)unit.com)
Date: Fri Jul 18 1997 - 11:06:00 CDT


Dick Sanders wrote,

>how much power is lost by forcing the tranny
>to slog its way thru 80-90w instead of 30w?

There is not too much difference between 30W engine
oil and 80W Gear oil. 80W gear is like 40W engine oil.

It is a different spec, and is tested differently.

The main difference is the composition and additives.

We've all had this discussion before, and I dont want to put
any new spins on old issues.

If you'd like my opinion off line, I'd be happy to give it.

Or read for yourself at
http://www.vtr.org/maintain/lubricants-redline.html#recommendations

A thanks to our friends at the Triumph website for this compilation.

Jarrid



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