Is Premium Gear lube Type C or not? ?

[safaritom]

i purchased premium gear lube from walmart...because i needed type C ..but now that i have bought it the container says Do not use in electric shift units !!<br /> I thought i was suppose to use Premium...It was alot more expensive than the regular hi - vis ....What do i do ??

 

[Melvin Hatcher]

Re: Is Premium Gear lube Type C or not? ?

If you have an old electric shift, you can use Dextron Automatic transmission fluid.

 

[safaritom]

Re: Is Premium Gear lube Type C or not? ?

Are you sure Dofer? It seems that everyone has been clear that i should only use Type C Gear lube......But ....im having a hard time finding it...i found premium....but it says not for electric shifts....im so confused <br /><br />Safari Tom

 

[partslife]

Re: Is Premium Gear lube Type C or not? ?

the type c gear lube is for electric shift gear cases. try a differ. brand of it .i know lubermatic makes one and states on the bottle used for electric shift gearcases.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Is Premium Gear lube Type C or not? ?

Tom..... The products from OMC, "Type C" and "Premium Blend" gearlube are the identical product. Use either product with complete peace of mind in the Electric or Hydro Electric shift units. OMC simply changed the name for some reason.<br /><br />(Edited 11/30/03 - 01:37 EST)<br />As Seahorse has stated below (and I neglected to say earlier), I am speaking strictly about the OMC products, not some other manufacturers brand that might just have the "Premium Blend" quote. My apologies for not emphasizing that point previously.

 

[seahorse5]

Re: Is Premium Gear lube Type C or not? ?

To clarify what Joe said, the Bombardier or OMC Premium Blend replaces the old Type C oil and is the only one recommended for electric shift outboards. Other companies may call their lube a premium blend, but it is not the same, as you found out. Premium Blend is an OMC/Bombardier trademark but anyone can use the descriptive words "premium blend" to describe a product, but not to name that product.

 

[safaritom]

Re: Is Premium Gear lube Type C or not? ?

ok now i have a better understanding ! so i take it that places like Walmart and Discount Auto probably dont carry true type C or Premium Blend Lubes... so the Premium Blend that i purchased isnt the one i need....I guess ill have to wait till monday to find a boat shop with this lube...<br /><br />Thanks You guys !

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Is Premium Gear lube Type C or not? ?

hello<br /> what they all said with a minor note. if the unit is total electric you might get away with ATF. I have seen it done. with the Hydro-electric it may bite you. the only 2 things these untits shere is they were made by omc and both have wires for shifhting.<br /> good luck, find some type C and go play