Rear gear case oil

JWACK72

I have a 96 TXT, does anyone have any recommendations on gear case oil. i am a huge believer in royal purple. but would like to know what others are using. Thanks.

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cgtech

I would suggest going with a gear oil in the range of 80-w90, just to help keep noise low. Even thicker oil is on the list as the Temps increase. That axle has seen a big variety of recommendations as thin as 30 weight (and even stuff called "tractor fluid", it's real thin). But I like the traditional "gear lube" thicker stuff. In a Rxv (which has positraction), or a internal brake "team" axle Yamaha, friction modifier is required. Your axle won't require a "friction modified" oil. To make it simple, I suggest a GL-5 oil. Royal purple meant for for axles would be dandy.

JWACK72

Thanks, that's a big help

lugster

how much fluid does that rear axle take? Any handy tips to help change it out, have been meaning to do for a while now, probably original on a 97.

thehill

There's no exact quantity of oil needed - tehcnically you remove the drain plug and just refill until it starts pouring out.

I like to remove the entire lower pan, remove gasket, clean the pan, re-apply gasket, and re-fill the lower pan with oil half way up the drain screw at least - before re-installing the pan.

lugster

Thanks! is that gasket available readily or do you need to make one?

cgtech

The factory used only Silicone sealant, no gasket.