gear oil, Type C or other? Guru-PVANV

[Wee Hooker]

Getting ready to do my 20 hr maint (09' 30 4stroke). The dealer (who was clearly multitasking /distracted as we spoke), handed me Sierra Type C lower unit oil. Now, In reading the label, it specifies use in electric shift outboards. Did he mess up or is this a wash?Should this be used in my new OB gearcase or should I go shopping again??

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: gear oil, Type C or other? Guru-PVANV

He screwed up. That's the only lower unit lube you can't use. You need any EP 90 fluid.

 

[Wee Hooker]

Re: gear oil, Type C or other? Guru-PVANV

Thanks Guru, Fast and accurate response as always. It's not the $5 but he really PO'd me now! I'm off to the local auto parts /wal-mart now. No OB dealers open on sundays around here. :-(.

 

[pvanv]

Re: gear oil, Type C or other? Guru-PVANV

Yep, you want EP lube, not type C. In a pinch, C would be better than none at all. Type C is for the old electric-shift LU's.

 

[Wee Hooker]

Re: gear oil, Type C or other? Guru-PVANV

This guy had a shelf FULL of type C and no other. Disapointing service from a factory authorized tohatsu dealership :-(. I got the right stuff (quicksilver) at wal-mart.