Gear lube

[Adam76]

Someone gave me a couple quarts of this gear lube is this ok to use in an Alpha one drive. Thanks

 

[Don S]

Re: Gear lube

Personally, I wouldn't.

 

[Adam76]

Re: Gear lube

Thanks Don, I'll use what it calls for just wanted to see if this was any good.

 

[Volphin]

Re: Gear lube

I disagree. Outdrives are gearboxes. Water contamination leading to lack of lubricity damages them. Or no lubricant at all... There are, in actuality, very few oil companies producing gear oil. Most of it is rebranded and sold. I'd use it.

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[dan t.]

Re: Gear lube

Use it, it will only be there for a year. If it was no good do you think sierra would risk a lawsuit by selling it?

 

[JimS123]

Re: Gear lube

Some oils are not compatible. Unless you can ensure that the lower unit was drained 100% I wouldn't use it. It's a 1000:1 shot, so you have to ask yourself if you feel lucky. One time I wasn't!