Final Drive Oil

[uechi kid]

What type and brand of oil is everyone using in their final drive? Can you use a multi viscosity oil? I had a difficult time finding SAE 80 GL-4.

[Freebird]

I use this. Have been using it for probably 10 years.

 

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Other_Products/Mobil_1_Fully_Synthetic_Gear_Lube_75W-90LS.aspx

[uechi kid]

I saw that one at the store but it said it was API GL-5 not API GL-4. I don't know what the difference is.

[Sleeperhawk]

GL-5 is okay to use.

[N3FOL]

Same here, I use the Valvoline brand.

[uechi kid]

Thanks

[flb_78]

I run the SuperTech 80W140 regular oil now.

[uechi kid]

And it really only takes just under 7 oz?

[flb_78]

yup, Almost 1 cup.

[uechi kid]

Thanks again

[N3FOL]

I run the SuperTech 80W140 regular oil now.

Yep, I saw that 80W140 at Walmart as well as the 75W90 SuperTech. Athough Yamaha does not list 80W140, I am tempted to use it on my next gear oil change sometime this weekend. How long have you used the 80_140 on your bike so far?

[N3FOL]

I double checked my gear oil weight that is in the garage and it is 80W90 weight. The 75W145 looks to be a little heavier, but I am inclined to give it a try.

[flb_78]

Yep, I saw that 80W140 at Walmart as well as the 75W90 SuperTech. Athough Yamaha does not list 80W140, I am tempted to use it on my next gear oil change sometime this weekend. How long have you used the 80_140 on your bike so far?

 

Ive had it in there for about 10,000 miles give or take. I usually change the final drive oil every or every other engine oil change depending on my mood. 1qt of gear oil will do 8 oil changes in the final drive.

[Monty]

I get my GL-4 at Advance Auto Parts.

[etcswjoe]

I use this. Have been using it for probably 10 years.

 

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Other_Products/Mobil_1_Fully_Synthetic_Gear_Lube_75W-90LS.aspx

 

 

This is what I use also, no problems yet.