Can I use 80W90 instead of SAE 80?

Can I use 80W90 instead of SAE 80?

It just thins less than a straight 80w would, ending up as thick as a 90w would be when warm. Unless there’s some unusual reason your ATV must have straight weight, 70w-80 would be the way to go. Then it will be the proper viscosity when warm.

Can I use SAE 80W-90 instead of SAE 90w?

Yes it is the same… close enough anyway. SAE 90 gear oil is equivalent to 50wt engine oil (SAE 80 = 30wt), so you could always dump that in instead if you want.

Is gl4 and gl5 compatible?

The main difference between GL-4 and GL-5 gear oils is the amount of EP additives. GL-4 is suitable for hypoid gear service when they are under severe service but are without shock loading. GL-5 is suitable for hypoid gear service under severe service and shock loads and not for use in a gearbox.

What does EP 90 mean?

80W90 is a multiviscosity version of the single-viscosity 90 gear oil; it’s the same concept as 10W30 motor oil being the multiviscosity version of single-viscosity 30-weight motor oil. The “W” is a “winter” rating, meaning that the oil in question is designed to be usable in winter months in cold climates.

What does EP stand for in oils?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Extreme pressure additives, or EP additives, are additives for lubricants with a role to decrease wear of the parts of the gears exposed to very high pressures. They are also added to cutting fluids for machining of metals.

What does GL-4 mean?

API Category GL-4 designates the type of service characteristic of spiral-bevel and hypoid gears in automotive axles operated under moderate speeds and loads. These oils may be used in selected manual transmission and transaxle applications.

What is the difference between 75w85 and 75w90?

SAE 75w 90 has a more consistent thickness. It gets thicker when introduced to heat and thinner when exposed to the sudden drop in the temperature. On the other hand, the 75w 85 is a fully synthetic gear lubricant oil with high performance with top-notch base oils.

Is gear oil the same as transmission fluid?

The simplest answer to the difference between transmission fluid and gear oil is in the purpose for which they are designed. Transmission fluid is engineered to work with automatic transmissions, whereas gear oil is typically intended to work with manual-type gear boxes.