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Best gear box oil?

Posted: 11:40 am Jul 20 2012
by tstevens
Just bought an 88, and wondering what the best gear box oil for it would be? Also, anyone have any idea on adjustments for my throttle cable? Looking for the best fit. Thanks

Re: Best gear box oil?

Posted: 11:48 am Jul 20 2012
by tstevens
let me rephrase that, what GRADE oil?

Best gear box oil?

Posted: 01:04 pm Jul 20 2012
by fuzzy
Store brand SAE30 is my preference. Some like ATF. Don't use any oil that says 'energy conserving' on the EPA tag on the back of the bottle.

Re: Best gear box oil?

Posted: 01:19 pm Jul 20 2012
by tstevens
Thank you.

Best gear box oil?

Posted: 03:44 pm Jul 20 2012
by terminatr
Someone told me to use ATF Type F. Does it have to be "Type F"? Or if "Mercon/Dexron" work too?

I like ATF. It's cheap.

Best gear box oil?

Posted: 04:17 pm Jul 20 2012
by SS109
I use, and abuse, ATF Type F. :mrgreen: You can use the Dexron/Mercon but it will slip just a bit more but not enough to really notice.