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Old 08-15-2015, 11:42 AM
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Default best weight gear oil for tranny??
I know this gets pounded in the ground but I'd just like to hear thoughts on the best weight gear oil for the tranny on a 2011 Fxdwg? As far as climate/Temps go I'm in GA and will be riding in weather from 50's - 90's. 75w-90, 75w -110, etc.......
 
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I know I'm nit picking but the W in oil viscosity labels means winter not weight.
 
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When all else fails try what the captain suggested...
 
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Wow! Getting some great suggestions 👎
 
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Wow! Getting some great suggestions 👎


UTFSE.


Countless threads on this.

More info that you could read in a month.
 
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well i'll say it , REDLINE HEAVY SHOCKPROOF you'll get so many anwsers it'll make your head spin. but this is mine.
 
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Well, seeing as how gear oils are measured differently than crankcase oils, and how viscosity doesn't mean squat for lube quality, it doesn't really matter.
 
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I use AMSOIL Transmission Fluid. But I've heard of guys using AMSOIL's sever gear 75w-90 and being happy with it.
 
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Yeah people always saying weight bothers me also
 
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Just get a Brand Name 75w90. As often as it gets changed it will be fine.
We run semi trucks 500,000 with the same gear oil
 
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