chain case
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Besides being not the recommend lubricant?
Let see, chaincase lubes are about an SAE 80 Extreme Pressure Gear Lube and ATF has a viscosity in the range of 5W to 10W motor oil and is not an extreme pressure (EP) lube, its a hydraulic oil.
Just because some have gotten away with not having problems in the past is no guarantee you won't. Use what you want but I fail to see why people insist on using something that is not recommended? I suppose its to save a $?
Let see, chaincase lubes are about an SAE 80 Extreme Pressure Gear Lube and ATF has a viscosity in the range of 5W to 10W motor oil and is not an extreme pressure (EP) lube, its a hydraulic oil.
Just because some have gotten away with not having problems in the past is no guarantee you won't. Use what you want but I fail to see why people insist on using something that is not recommended? I suppose its to save a $?
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skeeter2010
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I have used both ATF and Motor oil in the chain case and not had any problems with either. I figure that if a transfer case has on a truck can use AFT, which has a similar silent chain and the engine that has the same silent chain either motor oil or AFT would work.
It is just a chain case, change the oil often and you should not have any problems
It is just a chain case, change the oil often and you should not have any problems
With eao on this one...why use something that is not recomended...and as far as it being good enough in a truck does that same only use 1/2 quart or more then that??? Not just lub here, we are also talking taking heat away from the chain. But yet still sticking to the chain when it gets hot..but your dime I guess.
I don't get it, why cheap out here?? You spend all the money for the sled, the gear, the registration, the gas in the sled and truck, the lodging (maybe) and whatever else, and your going to take a chance on something so trivial? Just buy the recomended chain case oil. Done, no worries!!!
nickelbagforme
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Slickery I like that word ....
Here's something to consider when you need to change oil/lubricant, drain, fill with ATF run til warm or for several minutes, drain and fill with your preferred lubricant.
ATF being developed for the very small ports in a transmition is very high in detergent so it does a great job cleaning things out.
Here's something to consider when you need to change oil/lubricant, drain, fill with ATF run til warm or for several minutes, drain and fill with your preferred lubricant.
ATF being developed for the very small ports in a transmition is very high in detergent so it does a great job cleaning things out.
fyi......................
Myth #10 - You can't use motor oil in a manual transmission.
Fact: Fluids recommended for manual transmissions/transaxles vary from manufacturer to manufacturer and are dependent upon application. The type of fluid recommended for a given unit will depend on a number of variables which include the low temperature fluidity required, the amount of gear wear protection needed, the effects of the fluid on synchronizers and the transmission/transaxle. Some transmission manufacturers may require motor oil to be used in the manual transmission. Other fluids used may be ATF, gear oil or a special manual transmission fluid, depending on variables previously mentioned. Always check the owner’s manual to ensure the fluid being used has the proper performance requirements.
Myth #11 - Oil is oil … ATF is ATF. All oils are the same.
Fact: Motor oils and Automatic Transmission Fluids (ATF) are formulated differently. Motor oil is formulated to withstand the harsh combustion environment of an engine, while ATF is formulated to provide specific properties for a transmission.
Myth #12 - Adding a quart of ATF the day before an oil change will clean your engine. ATF added to the motor oil will clean the engine due to the high levels of detergent in ATF.
Fact: ATF does not contain detergent chemistry. ATF does contain dispersants, which have properties similar to detergents. But ATF is not formulated to withstand the combustion environment inside the engine. Havoline recommends that you keep the fluids where they belong: motor oil in the crankcase, and automatic transmission fluid in the transmission.
Myth #10 - You can't use motor oil in a manual transmission.
Fact: Fluids recommended for manual transmissions/transaxles vary from manufacturer to manufacturer and are dependent upon application. The type of fluid recommended for a given unit will depend on a number of variables which include the low temperature fluidity required, the amount of gear wear protection needed, the effects of the fluid on synchronizers and the transmission/transaxle. Some transmission manufacturers may require motor oil to be used in the manual transmission. Other fluids used may be ATF, gear oil or a special manual transmission fluid, depending on variables previously mentioned. Always check the owner’s manual to ensure the fluid being used has the proper performance requirements.
Myth #11 - Oil is oil … ATF is ATF. All oils are the same.
Fact: Motor oils and Automatic Transmission Fluids (ATF) are formulated differently. Motor oil is formulated to withstand the harsh combustion environment of an engine, while ATF is formulated to provide specific properties for a transmission.
Myth #12 - Adding a quart of ATF the day before an oil change will clean your engine. ATF added to the motor oil will clean the engine due to the high levels of detergent in ATF.
Fact: ATF does not contain detergent chemistry. ATF does contain dispersants, which have properties similar to detergents. But ATF is not formulated to withstand the combustion environment inside the engine. Havoline recommends that you keep the fluids where they belong: motor oil in the crankcase, and automatic transmission fluid in the transmission.
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indy_500
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bad bearing ???