Gearbox oil is GL4 really necessary
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Gearbox oil is GL4 really necessary
All the manuals and specs call for GL4 gearbox oil but I have read that GL5 is now safe to use in our gearboxes as it has been upgraded, GL5 is a better oil apparently, anyone got any views on the subject please.
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Re: Gearbox oil is GL4 really necessary
Yes GL4 is needed
from memory
or GL4/GL5 which complies with both apparently.
GL5 rated only has extra additives that will dissolve the yellow metals in your gearbox, modern gearbox parts are different metals or coated I think or something like that.
Aidan or one of the other Gearbox specialists will be along in a minute to give you the proper explanation but that's close enough
from memory
or GL4/GL5 which complies with both apparently.
GL5 rated only has extra additives that will dissolve the yellow metals in your gearbox, modern gearbox parts are different metals or coated I think or something like that.
Aidan or one of the other Gearbox specialists will be along in a minute to give you the proper explanation but that's close enough
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Re: Gearbox oil is GL4 really necessary
you read the Wiki of course
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Re: Gearbox oil is GL4 really necessary
I did look on wiki but must have missed it, I'll go with the Comma SX for now just needs a top up, Thanks.
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Re: Gearbox oil is GL4 really necessary
yes or GL4/5 unless you want bronze coloured oil with flakey bits in it
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Re: Gearbox oil is GL4 really necessary
GL 5 is fine just make sure Aidan or Vantopia have space in 6 months time book your appointment NOW