Choosing the correct gear oil

rockyrr

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I have a Yamaha F150 4 stroke and I want to change the lower unit gear oil. My manual says to use SAE90 hypoid gear oil. I bought a quart of Yamaha Shaft Drive Gear Oil (SAE80W90 API Service GL-4, GL5). Is this the correct oil? It doesn't say 'hypoid' on the container.

Thanks,
Rocky
 

JUSTINTIME

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Re: Choosing the correct gear oil

merc high performance stuff is the best

did you buy it at a yami dealer
 
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