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Thanks for the input, guys Question: Why don't people use the recommended 80W90 oil? Is it because people like Redline and Redline doesn't offer that viscosity, or is there another

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Old 02-24-2012, 04:05 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Thanks for the input, guys

Question: Why don't people use the recommended 80W90 oil? Is it because people like Redline and Redline doesn't offer that viscosity, or is there another reason?

Did a quick google search on synthetic GL5 80W90 gear oils and found a few other alternatives:

Mobilube HD Plus 80W-90 Gear Lubricant

http://www.wolfoil.com/update/docume...ion/2312ce.pdf

Some details on different gear and trans oils here
http://www.widman.biz/uploads/Transaxle_oil.pdf

Suggests a GL6 might be even better? I will search for one...

Here we go -- what about this?
http://www.torcousa.com/technology/SGO.pdf

Castrol Australia - Manual Transmission Fluid

A paper by Amsoil people might find of interest (not independent, obviously, but still informative)
http://www.synthetic-oil-tech.com/Ge...te%20Paper.pdf\


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