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Old 10-31-2013, 10:16 PM   #1
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what weight gear lube should be run in a ezgo rear end ? I run it hard and fast , thanks
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Old 10-31-2013, 10:48 PM   #2
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I have heard either SAE 30 or 80-90w oil I think it is...
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Old 11-01-2013, 05:28 AM   #3
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you should have re-thought the thread title
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LOL, x 2........
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Old 11-01-2013, 05:39 AM   #5
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You should use a 75 - 90 weight gear oil. Confusion arises as the Society of Automotive Engineer (SAE) have two different standards for engine oil and gear oil. Straight 30 weight engine oil has the same viscosity as 80 weight gear oil. You might then ask why certain manufacturers recommend straight 30 weight engine oil in both the engine and the differential. This is an economy measure (read cheap here) as it simplifies their stock inventory. In addition, it isn't going to hurt your wallet to buy the best synthetic gearbox oil for your cart but it will affect the cart manufacturers bottom line if they use anything other than the most cost effective lubricant. It should be noted that engine oil and gearbox oil have different properties suited the the tasks they have to perform. Engine oil is loaded with cleaners and dispersants whilst gearbox oil is designed to have greater resistance to shear forces. As I said it really isn't going to make that much difference if you run your back axle on something else but if you are going to do the job right then...... well you get the idea. One final point. No one will recommend a 10w 30 oil, this is because the oil is designed to start at 10 weight when cold and then act as a 30 weight as the engine heat increase the molecular polymer length. Without the heat from the engine you will be running your back axle with a 10 weight lubricant.
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lol come on i know its early but get your minds out of the gutters , lmao , thanks for the responses
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Old 11-01-2013, 08:58 PM   #8
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Synthetic 75-90 is what I use. KY doesn't make it though.
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Wow......is that Dave Box good or what?
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