Question electric shift lower unit oil....

[mrc]

Engine 1970 85hp Johnson.<br /><br />I went to fleet farm to pick up some stuff and happened down the isle with different types of Lube. There I found:<br /><br />"Citgo Supergard lower unit premium gear lube"<br /><br />"Recommended for:<br /> All outboards<br /> All Stern Drives<br /> Type C applications"<br /><br />On the back it said:<br /><br />"For use in all outboard and stern drive gear units specifying SAE 90, 80W-90, or 85W-90 including OMC Type "C". Includes MerCruse, OMC Cobra, Volvo stern drives and Merrcury, Evinrude, Mariner, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Force outboards. Certain older electric shift gearcase units require Dexron-II(or III) fluid."<br /><br />I know that my OMC specifies Type "C" for my lower unit, but I'm suspicious of this combo gear lube. <br />Does anybody here have any experience with this gear lube?<br /><br />Thanks in advance,<br />Mike

 

[craigvalk]

Re: Question electric shift lower unit oil....

I am suspicious too.<br />My understanding is the OMC Type C is unique to the HydroElectric shift / electric shift units.<br />I don't see how a product offered for other types of gearcases would also work here.<br />I am sure Joe Reeves or OBJ can confirm this or correct me though. <br />You can still get OMC /Type C premium, why not just go with that?<br /><br /><br />Craig

 

[mrc]

Re: Question electric shift lower unit oil....

I did put OMC type C in lower unit (at 28$/gal),<br />but Citgo is a recognizable brand name and a whole lot cheaper.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Mike

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: Question electric shift lower unit oil....

These lube's are mean't for general application's. Such as, these gear cases are meant to be used for alround use. If you use a heavy lube in cold water, shifting can be sluggish. If you use a heavy lube in most conditions, you will have no problem if you are in the warmer climates. I use the The newer lube's in a hydro-electric gear case with no problems here in Iowa, 125 hydro-electric, 24 in. Raker, 6000 RPM, 15'5 Check-Mate, 3 year's use.