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What oil to put in the gearbox?
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<blockquote data-quote="BlackLightning998" data-source="post: 1079" data-attributes="member: 109"><p>Hi Peter,</p><p>Wow, interesting stuff - I bought the oil tonight in Halfords and then did a web search - I'm no expert (as you've worked out) but there are loads and loads of pieces of information about EP oils containing additives that are perfect for gear teeth but questionable for bearings - especially bronze. However, Peter in his original reply has done over 200,000 fault free miles using EP oils.</p><p></p><p>Quite a bit of what I have read talks about temperature being a key factor, one manufacturer rates their EP oils as safe up until 200 degrees.</p><p></p><p>Complex stuff this oil, I found some interesting physics sites when I was researching engine oil and trying to decide on mineral or synthetic?</p><p></p><p>Thanks for the heads up - I certainly think I will do more research before putting the EP in the box - for the time being I think I will drop the oil and replace with 2 pints of fresh engine oil - I think I have overfilled it having seen the oil only registering on the bottom of the dipstick.</p><p></p><p>Cheers and thanks again.</p><p></p><p>Stuart</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BlackLightning998, post: 1079, member: 109"] Hi Peter, Wow, interesting stuff - I bought the oil tonight in Halfords and then did a web search - I'm no expert (as you've worked out) but there are loads and loads of pieces of information about EP oils containing additives that are perfect for gear teeth but questionable for bearings - especially bronze. However, Peter in his original reply has done over 200,000 fault free miles using EP oils. Quite a bit of what I have read talks about temperature being a key factor, one manufacturer rates their EP oils as safe up until 200 degrees. Complex stuff this oil, I found some interesting physics sites when I was researching engine oil and trying to decide on mineral or synthetic? Thanks for the heads up - I certainly think I will do more research before putting the EP in the box - for the time being I think I will drop the oil and replace with 2 pints of fresh engine oil - I think I have overfilled it having seen the oil only registering on the bottom of the dipstick. Cheers and thanks again. Stuart [/QUOTE]
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