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powderfinger

I want to change motor oil and trans oil. what do you guys use?   any other things I should check/do ?

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stevasaurus

Download the manual in the "Manuals" section on the main page.  I use 30wt in my Kohler and 90wt in the transmission.  :)

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rmaynard

Motor oil Straight 30W

Transmission SAE 90-140 A.P.I. Service GL-5 Gear Lubricant
 

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powderfinger

I pulled the manual on here. all it states is use 40 SAE in the transmission. i'm confused. in current lingo/specs, what does this translate to?

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Racinbob

40w was recommended in the transmissions for a few years. They started suggesting it in order to minimize a shift rail issue that could cause it to lock in two gears. See service bulletin #55. Then they upgraded the rails but it took a couple of years for them to remember that the recommended oil be changed in the manuals. I've always used 80w90 :)

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Mike'sHorseBarn

I always use SAE 30 in my engines and 90 wt oil in the transmission. Never have any issues with it.

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stevasaurus

@Racinbob...didn't we do a thread showing pictures of those shift forks so as to stop the confusion??  :)

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Racinbob

Yes, we did Steve, Even had some goofball :wacko: post some videos. I'm sure I can find it but no time right now. I will put out an APB as soon as I can. :)

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