Towing a trailer...anyone run 75w-140 in the rear?
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Towing a trailer...anyone run 75w-140 in the rear?
I have started towing my utility trailer with my pressure washing equipment on a semi-regular basis. 5x10 trailer with about 1000lbs. of equipment. I was thinking of running the thicker gear oil in the rear, but I am a little worried if the weather dips down in the single digits. It doesnt happen too often around here, but it does from time to time. Also, I dont have my owners manual that may reccommend a different weight.
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OK, I found my owners manual, and it states that straight 90W is the thickest recommded. I think I'll upgrade to 75w-90 synthetic and call it a day.
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OK, I found my owners manual, and it states that straight 90W is the thickest recommded. I think I'll upgrade to 75w-90 synthetic and call it a day.
If 90 weight is the highest viscosity recommended, then I would interpret it to mean you could run 90w-130, for example , with no problems.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. I'm old and my braincells don't connect like they used to .
Mike in AR
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Redline heavy shockproof. Film thickness of 75W250, with friction of 75W90.
http://www.redlineoil.com/products_g...61&subcatID=20
http://www.redlineoil.com/products_g...61&subcatID=20
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