Is gl5 better than gl4?
The main difference between GL-4 and GL-5 gear oils is the amount of EP additives. GL-4 is suitable for hypoid gear service when they are under severe service but are without shock loading. GL-5 is suitable for hypoid gear service under severe service and shock loads and not for use in a gearbox.
Is GL5 better than GL4?
What’s the difference between GL 4 and GL 5 gear oils?
The main difference between GL-4 and GL-5 gear oils is the amount of EP additives. Sulphur/Phosphorus containing products are used as EP-additive. This additive has the purpose to prevent the occurrence of micro-welds on the gear flanks at the local high temperatures which prevail in EP circumstances (temperatures well in excess of 800℃!)
What does GL1 mean in gear Lube?
EP additives which contain phosphorous/sulfurous compounds are corrosive to yellow metals such as the copper and/or brass used in bushings and synchronizers; the GL1 class of gear oils does not contain any EP additives and thus finds use in applications which contain parts made of yellow metals.
Can a GL-4 be used in a gearbox?
Therefore it is not recommended to use GL-5 in a gearbox unless the manufacturer allows this. GL-4 is suitable for hypoid gear service when they are under severe service but are without shock loading. GL-5 is suitable for hypoid gear service under severe service and shock loads and not for use in a gearbox.
Can you use GL-4 oil in a Mobil 1?
It should not be used in any transmissions requiring an engine oil or automatic transmission fluid, or GL-4 performance level. It says, for Mobil 1, that their GL-5 fluid can be used in GL-4 recommended differentials, but not GL-4 trannys. For what it’s worth…
What is the difference between GL-4 and GL-5 gear oils?
The main difference between GL-4 and GL-5 gear oils is the amount of EP additives. Sulphur/Phosphorus containing products are used as EP-additive. This additive has the purpose to prevent the occurrence of micro-welds on the gear flanks at the local high temperatures which prevail in EP circumstances (temperatures well in excess of 800℃!)
What is GL 5 oil?
The oil known as 80W-90 GL-5 is a lubricant for the gears in your vehicle. It is used in automatic and manual transmissions, and assists the gears in shifting smoothly.
What is GL 5?
GL5 is in the county of Gloucestershire. It contains the town of Stroud , as well as Brimscombe, Woodchester , Amberley , Selsley, and Uplands. GL5 is 14km south of the city of Gloucester. GL5 is a postcode district, also known as an outcode or outbound code. GL5 on a map.
What is gear lubricant?
Gear oil is a lubricant made specifically for transmissions, transfer cases, and differentials in automobiles, trucks, and other machinery. It is of a high viscosity and usually contains organosulfur compounds.