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Old Apr 26, 2020 | 04:11 AM
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whats the transmission oil capacity of the shovel- evo 5 sp and what brand- grade to use thanks
 

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it has a dip stick original 5 speed with a low mark and a full mark - if not buy one - you have added reverse and maybe helicopter wheels to it - so to say its 1/2 of a quart is incorrect

no **** pictures of the event has taken place so - buy a dip stick
 
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thanks it has the dipstick in the new cover. ill just get 1 litre. ive read 75-90 do you agree
 
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heavy machine like you have 75 or 80 / 140 would be a better oil I happen to like bel ray - would red line do it sure amsoil - syn mobil 1 or even Harley

the thicker 140 tends to make the unit much more quiet and shift nicer but that is my experience - in the past 25 years no one took it back out when they left the shop

most wanted to know what I used
 
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