Gear oil viscosity?

DesertDeuces · 03-10-2010, 04:58 PM

What viscosity oil do you use in the differential? Standard 80?

I drove my cart on the street for the very first time! YAY!!
It did really well, except for a rubbing sound coming from the right rear. I suspect I'll need to change brake shoes and the cables. But, I figured while I'm at it I may as well check the condition of the differential.

I keep regular gear oil in my garage and wonder if that's okay to use - in case I need to. Or, is there a different weight oil these things take?

Thanks.

Pat

wilster734 · 03-10-2010, 05:01 PM

use a synthetic30w. it will give you better performance and last longer.just my 2 cents

DesertDeuces · 03-10-2010, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilster734

use a synthetic30w. it will give you better performance and last longer.just my 2 cents

On a differential??

wilster734 · 03-10-2010, 05:07 PM

yes i don't think an ez-go diff on an electric cart is much different than a club cars as far as gear oil goes..my manual calls for just 30w.but i went with synthetic.

rib33024 · 03-10-2010, 05:14 PM

Here ya go, on the bottom--

DesertDeuces · 03-10-2010, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilster734

yes i don't think an ez-go diff on an electric cart is much different than a club cars as far as gear oil goes..my manual calls for just 30w.but i went with synthetic.

Wow. I'm really surprised that a differential would take such lightweight oil.
I'm only accustomed to working on cars and trucks, so I guess electric cars are a lot different.

Well, thanks very much for the information.

wilster734 · 03-10-2010, 05:23 PM

no prob and use the synthetic i gained a half -one mph on the cart (gps'ed )thats what i was thinking RIB but i didnt know where to find proof.

03-10-2010, 04:58 PM	#1
DesertDeuces Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 50	Gear oil viscosity? What viscosity oil do you use in the differential? Standard 80? I drove my cart on the street for the very first time! YAY!! It did really well, except for a rubbing sound coming from the right rear. I suspect I'll need to change brake shoes and the cables. But, I figured while I'm at it I may as well check the condition of the differential. I keep regular gear oil in my garage and wonder if that's okay to use - in case I need to. Or, is there a different weight oil these things take? Thanks. Pat
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03-10-2010, 05:01 PM	#2
wilster734 IDK&YDE Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TEXAS Posts: 774	Re: Gear oil viscosity? use a synthetic30w. it will give you better performance and last longer.just my 2 cents

03-10-2010, 05:07 PM	#4
wilster734 IDK&YDE Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TEXAS Posts: 774	Re: Gear oil viscosity? yes i don't think an ez-go diff on an electric cart is much different than a club cars as far as gear oil goes..my manual calls for just 30w.but i went with synthetic.

03-10-2010, 05:14 PM	#5
rib33024 ...................... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FT Lauderdale FL. Posts: 16,416	Re: Gear oil viscosity? Here ya go, on the bottom--

03-10-2010, 05:23 PM	#7
wilster734 IDK&YDE Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TEXAS Posts: 774	Re: Gear oil viscosity? no prob and use the synthetic i gained a half -one mph on the cart (gps'ed )thats what i was thinking RIB but i didnt know where to find proof.

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