Posh Pete Still got a pulse. UKGSer Subscriber Joined Dec 29, 2005 Messages 19,233 Reaction score 992 Location Embra, Scotland Apr 11, 2018 #1 Thought I might purchase gear/ final drive oil in larger quantities. There's various sources on fleabay. Anyone got a recommendation?
Thought I might purchase gear/ final drive oil in larger quantities. There's various sources on fleabay. Anyone got a recommendation?
(RIP) Arkwright Well-known member UKGSer Subscriber Joined Feb 26, 2007 Messages 958 Reaction score 0 Location UK Apr 11, 2018 #2 Rock Oil 85/140 GL5, I buy it in 20litre drums.
FatAl Well-known member UKGSer Subscriber Joined Mar 30, 2004 Messages 6,625 Reaction score 542 Location now at Greggs #SLM Apr 11, 2018 #3 Smith and Allen.com Based in Darlington. I've used them a few times over recent years.
Posh Pete Still got a pulse. UKGSer Subscriber Joined Dec 29, 2005 Messages 19,233 Reaction score 992 Location Embra, Scotland Apr 14, 2018 #4 This stuff meets GL4 AND GL5 apparently. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25281274...424d6a01620a9e283b0197bfffeb63a&ul_noapp=true Without starting an oil thread, is it OK? I thought the two specs were not compatible?
This stuff meets GL4 AND GL5 apparently. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25281274...424d6a01620a9e283b0197bfffeb63a&ul_noapp=true Without starting an oil thread, is it OK? I thought the two specs were not compatible?
tuftywhite getting away with it so far! UKGSer Subscriber Joined May 30, 2011 Messages 4,155 Reaction score 100 Location South Notts, England Apr 14, 2018 #5 As far as I know, if it says GL5 on the label it's okay.
solidstate100 Well-known member UKGSer Subscriber Joined Oct 19, 2008 Messages 3,408 Reaction score 14 Location ...... Apr 14, 2018 #6 Isnt it the case that if it meets GL5 it also therefore meets (and supersedes) GL4 being a "lower" classification ? Tho I could be talking pure sh*t
Isnt it the case that if it meets GL5 it also therefore meets (and supersedes) GL4 being a "lower" classification ? Tho I could be talking pure sh*t
ChasF Well-known member UKGSer Subscriber Joined Dec 12, 2004 Messages 4,713 Reaction score 396 Location 24 France Apr 14, 2018 #7 GL5 is better than GL4 but GL4 is designed for synchromesh gearboxes where the synchro rings are a different metallurgy so the oil is a compromise.
GL5 is better than GL4 but GL4 is designed for synchromesh gearboxes where the synchro rings are a different metallurgy so the oil is a compromise.
Posh Pete Still got a pulse. UKGSer Subscriber Joined Dec 29, 2005 Messages 19,233 Reaction score 992 Location Embra, Scotland May 12, 2018 #8 Update. Got what I needed from.Smith and Allan of Darlington. https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/smith_and_allan?_trksid=p2047675.l2559 Tip: call them direct, ask for Danny and you'll get an extra 10% off their eba y prices.
Update. Got what I needed from.Smith and Allan of Darlington. https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/smith_and_allan?_trksid=p2047675.l2559 Tip: call them direct, ask for Danny and you'll get an extra 10% off their eba y prices.