triocz
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Hello all.I have NT for 2days..Can I use oil SAE 85W-90 for final gear?Thanks.
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triocz
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I used this oil in Suzuki VL 800..But in NT manual i saw SAE 80W.Nevermind.Thank you for reply
Coyote Chris
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Actually, just about any 80, 85-90 will work just fine. I change it every 2 years as it is quick and easy to do.
I was going to scream “NO!”, but then looked up the specifications.
products.liqui-moly.com
There is no mention of molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) as an ingredient. MoS2 and roller races do not go together and in the rear gearbox there is a roller race. The rational is that the MoS2 is too slippery and leads to the skidding of rollers. The skidding causes wear and premature failure.
However, the Liqui Moly GL5 is common hypoid oil containing no MoS2. I have not researched the weight aspect.
Hypoid Gear Oil (GL5) SAE 85W-90
Mineral-based hypoid gear oil. For vehicles with proven transmission technology. Ensures assemblies function perfectly, even under extreme operating conditions and when exposed to large temperature fluctuations. Ensures a stable lubricating film. Offers high lubrication reliability and optimal...
There is no mention of molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) as an ingredient. MoS2 and roller races do not go together and in the rear gearbox there is a roller race. The rational is that the MoS2 is too slippery and leads to the skidding of rollers. The skidding causes wear and premature failure.
However, the Liqui Moly GL5 is common hypoid oil containing no MoS2. I have not researched the weight aspect.
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Coyote Chris
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Technical papers exist which say it is a fact, not fallacy that MoS2 is not recommended for needle bearings.
And I believe the evidence of my own eyes in that years ago I saw many more needle bearing failures which involved the use of MoS2, and that now that I do not use it in needle bearings, I haven't had a single failure. MoS2 will never see any of my u-joint spiders.
My trucks require MoS2 in the propeller shaft splines, but specifically warn against it in the u-joint spiders, and I adhere to this.
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1833288
Very interesting. Thanks for pointing this out. I have never heard of skidding needle bearings.
From Bob the oil guy...I was going to scream “NO!”, but then looked up the specifications.
Hypoid Gear Oil (GL5) SAE 85W-90
Mineral-based hypoid gear oil. For vehicles with proven transmission technology. Ensures assemblies function perfectly, even under extreme operating conditions and when exposed to large temperature fluctuations. Ensures a stable lubricating film. Offers high lubrication reliability and optimal...
There is no mention of molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) as an ingredient. MoS2 and roller races do not go together and in the rear gearbox there is a roller race. The rational is that the MoS2 is too slippery and leads to the skidding of rollers. The skidding causes wear and premature failure.
However, the Liqui Moly GL5 is common hypoid oil containing no MoS2. I have not researched the weight aspect.
Technical papers exist which say it is a fact, not fallacy that MoS2 is not recommended for needle bearings.
And I believe the evidence of my own eyes in that years ago I saw many more needle bearing failures which involved the use of MoS2, and that now that I do not use it in needle bearings, I haven't had a single failure. MoS2 will never see any of my u-joint spiders.
My trucks require MoS2 in the propeller shaft splines, but specifically warn against it in the u-joint spiders, and I adhere to this.
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1833288
Very interesting. Thanks for pointing this out. I have never heard of skidding needle bearings.