robert.b.west Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Is it ok to use sae 30 weight oil with no detergent in the gearbox. I know some guys use atf is this a better alternative and if so do I have to flush out all of the previous oil before i put in the atf. let me know what you guys think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh-eman Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 just drain it out and let it sit with the plug out for a few hours, then pour atf type f in there. it will be fine. I used to use Gearsaver 80W and swtched to atf and havet had any probs because if it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurdy Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Is it ok to use sae 30 weight oil with no detergent in the gearbox. I know some guys use atf is this a better alternative and if so do I have to flush out all of the previous oil before i put in the atf. let me know what you guys think. Why do you want to run non detergent oil? That is for vacuum pumps and equipment that has filter elements that collect the carbon deposits that the detergent elements breakdown. ATF is good for a few tenths off of a drag bikes time over gear lube. I just wouldn't mix oils. SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr0blumz Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 SAE 10w30 is ok, it's in the manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert.b.west Posted September 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 SAE 10w30 is ok, it's in the manual. Just any old 10w30 or is there some I should stay away from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr0blumz Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Just any old 10w30 or is there some I should stay away from. I got a 1 gallon jug from Wal-Mart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 ATF is good for a few tenths off of a drag bikes time over gear lube. I just wouldn't mix oils. SP A few tenths??? Say WHAT??? You mean a few thousandths, if that.... I ran my FAST clutch the first year in a stocker motor on 80W gear saver, next year on 80W gear saver in my 4 mil cub, last year on ATF and this year on ATF, it lasted 3 and a half years....steels finally started to blue, so I figured it was due to retire, and I still keep it as a spare. You're fine changing oils, ATF is cheaper and more readily available....you just have to change it more often. I highly recommend a magnetic drain plug as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert.b.west Posted September 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 So I should use type f? Would synthetic oil cause the clutch to slip? (or some other oil) I know alot of questions but i am just curious. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 80W gearsaver oil by Bel Ray will work just fine. The guy that cut my override transmission says use ATF Type F, so that's what I use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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