What kind of oil do you put in a Castrol transmission?

What kind of oil do you put in a Castrol transmission?

Vehicles with combined transmission and hypoid differentials where Castrol Universal 80W-90 is recommended include the following: Castrol Universal 80W-90 is recommended in place of SAE 80W-90 GL-4 or 5 gear oil where improved cold shift is desired. Excellent gearshift capability. Quiet transmission operation – driver comfort.

When to use GL-4 instead of SAE 90?

GL-4 is for synchronized transmissions, while GL-5 is for differentials. GL-4/GL-5 is really GL-5 and should not be used in transmissions. If you’d like more information on this difference, read this: https://www.widman.biz/uploads/T… SAE 90 is a very large scale. 80W-90 is the low end of the scale, while 85W-90 is the high end of the scale.

Can a Castrol syntrans be used in a transaxle?

Eaton has approved Castrol Syntrans 75W-85 for extended service intervals in mid-range transmissions. Also recommended for passenger car and light commercial vehicle transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases where API GL-3 or GL-4 and SAE 75W-85 or SAE 80 viscosity is specified.

What kind of oil is used in a gearbox?

Gearbox oil or fluid is used in all sorts of vehicles. It provides lubrication in transmissions, wheel axle differentials and other parts of machinery.

What kind of lubricant does Castrol gear oil use?

Castrol AP Gear Lubricant is formulated with high-quality base oils and additives that provide excellent load-carrying ability, EP properties, wear resistance, oxidation stability and anti-rust, anti-corrosion and anti-foam properties.

GL-4 is for synchronized transmissions, while GL-5 is for differentials. GL-4/GL-5 is really GL-5 and should not be used in transmissions. If you’d like more information on this difference, read this: https://www.widman.biz/uploads/T… SAE 90 is a very large scale. 80W-90 is the low end of the scale, while 85W-90 is the high end of the scale.

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