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MakoJJ
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 Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 3:02 pm Post subject: Lower Unit Oil |
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I am trying to figure out what type of lower unit oil to put in a little Honda 20hp outboard. The Manual calls for SAE 90 Hypoid, I ordered some, and the label reads "Hypoid 90...SAE 80W90 API GL-5". The part that I am concerned with is the 80W. Is this lube ok to use?
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ironmanstan
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It say 80w90 its heavy enough for a 20 horse either way you look at. You could probably get away with 50 weight. Why did you order it? Walmart and Academy carry lower unit oil.
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MakoJJ
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| Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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| ironmanstan wrote: | | It say 80w90 its heavy enough for a 20 horse either way you look at. You could probably get away with 50 weight. Why did you order it? Walmart and Academy carry lower unit oil. |
It needed hypoid, and the stores here in SA didn't have it and Amazon had free shipping. I know it would work, I just was worried about warranty work, etc.
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shallowsport
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| Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 3:36 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm a firm believer in Amsoil products. But I have found people to be very loyal to there oil brands. If you buy a good product, and change at regular intervals you should be fine. |
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MakoJJ
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| Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:35 am Post subject: Question 2 |
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Another Question:
What is the difference between GL-4 and GL-5 oils if the rest of the label is the same?
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