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Another gear oil question like s-type...

#1 Post by phorbiuz » Tue Feb 01, 2011 1:44 pm

I'm changing the oil in a 5 speed Type 9 gearbox (think Capri), but I can't find the right oil either. :(

The Haynes manual says on the 4 speed box to use hypoid gear oil SAE 80EP which is in my local factors no problem. For the 5 speed it says to use semi synthetic hypoid gear oil 75W/90S, not the EP. Problem is I can only source semi synthetic 75W/90 in EP variant.

Anyone care to explain what the difference is and why I can't use EP? From there any suggestions what oil to use would be appreciated?

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Another gear oil question like s-type...

#2 Post by suffolkpete » Tue Feb 01, 2011 3:07 pm

Sounds like time PC did an article on gear oils like the excellent one you did on engine oils a few months ago :)
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Re: Another gear oil question like s-type...

#3 Post by 1275midget » Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:37 pm

I've got EP90 in my type 9. GL5 eats copper things, which is why it shouldn't go in some diffs (spitfires I think)

there should be no problem with the Extreme Pressure stuff, If a standard midget gearbox can survive on 20-50 engine oil then EP/non EP oil may not make a lot of difference.

When was EP invented - possibly after some manufacturers could spec. it?

Unless it categorically says don't use it (like for a spitfire diff), I'm pretty sure it would be OK.
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