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24-05-2013, 04:44 PM | #1 |
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BJ gearbox oil
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Am I alright using GL-5 gearbox oil instead of GL-4 in a BJ SP20? I don't have the manual and I have no idea what the specs are haha! I know I need 75W-90, I just want to make sure that GL-5 won't damage anything! |
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25-05-2013, 03:12 AM | #2 |
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Should be fine. Theres a thread on top protege that has all the details
Few guys in the states had 1-2 problems with GL5 but they also had high kms on them so whether the GL5 caused it or not is up in the air.
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25-05-2013, 08:42 AM | #3 |
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As long as the specs for the oil include a milatary spec, then is is all good as it has additives to protect brass.
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25-05-2013, 10:00 AM | #4 |
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Great! What am I looking for to designate a military spec? Its just good old nulon stuff!
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25-05-2013, 10:18 AM | #5 |
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when you look at the product details, they will have specifications that they adhere to.
Penrite Pro Gear 75-90 Full Syn for example has:- Key Specifications: •API GL-5/GL-6/MT-1 •MIL-L-PRF-2105E •Ford M2C-200C, BTR 5M-50 & more The MIL being the spec you wanna see on the specs. I think it is 'D' and 'E' on the end you'd wanna see. |
25-05-2013, 10:40 AM | #6 |
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No military spec!
Specs are listed as; - Api gl-5 - Audi/VW spec no G50 - Holden VN V6/V8 - Sae J2360 - BTR 5M-50 - T5 Manual Gearbox - Api MT-1 - GMH HN 1181, 2013 - Mack GO-J plus Its listed as the right Gearbox oil for the car on the nulon website, but it mustn't be by the sounds of it! |
25-05-2013, 10:45 AM | #7 |
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what product?
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25-05-2013, 10:48 AM | #8 |
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Nulon 75W-90 Performance Smooth Shift Manual Gearbox and transaxle oil
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25-05-2013, 02:07 PM | #10 |
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You'd think that they'd put that on the bottle haha! Cheers for your help mate.
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25-05-2013, 02:32 PM | #11 |
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specs change all the time with new formulas etc. info on bottles and labels dont change as quick as the info in the net does.
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