The research agrees with the journey I took on this a few years back.... The trick is therein to find a straight GL4. I didn't have any luck at CDN Tire and the other retail haunts.
Here is one product that claims to be safe on brass gears. The company website lists several Calagary retailers.
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MTL® 75W80 GL-4 Gear Oil
Popular for BMW (before 1993), Honda and Acura, Ford Focus, late-model Mini Cooper, Dodge & Jeep NV 1500, 3500, and 5600www.redlineoil.com
I can't tell what the picture is of? Am I the only one?View attachment 18283
This what I syringed out of my band saw gear box today. Doesn't look too healthy to me
Why the heck don't they put drain plugs in these things![]()
I can't tell what the picture is of? Am I the only one?
View attachment 18283
This what I syringed out of my band saw gear box today. Doesn't look too healthy to me
Why the heck don't they put drain plugs in these things![]()
View attachment 18283
This what I syringed out of my band saw gear box today. Doesn't look too healthy to me
Why the heck don't they put drain plugs in these things![]()
Hey Craig, that's ugly looking gear lube you removed, any evidence of brass/bronze filings?
I have a King Canada 4"x6" with very low mileage should really replace my gear lube as well. Are you pleased with using MotoMaster Extreme SAE 80W - 90 gear oil?
No filings that I can see, just real sludgy and dark. Maybe some fine fine brass/bronze particles in it.
I'm using this https://www.redlineoil.com/mtl-75w80-gl-4-gear-oil not the MotoMaster stuff.
Thanks Craig, unsure who carries Red Line MTL 75W80 GL 4 Gear Oil in MJ although Peavey Mart might.
I got it at a PartSource store. That link I provided has a suppliers list, it will tell you if there are any suppliers near you.