90Wt the same as 80W/90?

[Scotty Dive]

I need to fill the front axle after replacing a leaky seal and it calls for 90 wt. All I can find is 80W/90. Are these one and the same?

 

[nike]

The only difference is that the 80w90 has a cleaning agent in it. The only applications that it is not good for is the old graphite bearings, it will wash the graphite out.
Hope this helps.

 

[284 International]

I don't want to start a war on lubricants, as all these sorts of threads seem to turn into. Use that stuff, it will be fine. Here is some more information about this: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/196154-more-kubota-confusion-2.html It goes into page 3 as well, and I think there is some good information there for you. The short version is you should run the gear oil you have. :thumbsup:

 

[kenmac]

It isn't the same as straight 90. Just like 10w30 isn't the same as straight 30. That being said,it will work

 

[Scotty Dive]

Thanks all....

Anyone know just how much I will need?

 

[kenmac]

Don't know about your tractor. My 3110D takes about 8 + qts bone dry

 

[Car Doc]

Thanks all....

Anyone know just how much I will need?

Yes use the 80-90w, 75-90w, 90w, whatever its fine.

As for the amount no clue on the amount sorry mine has the same ft axle as kenmac and they hold quite a bit like he said but we have dipsticks on ours attached to the fill plug so I presume you might also if so Id probably have 4-5 qts on hand? hth

btw it will only be about half full total volume not clear to the top if it doesn't have a stick which I know you know that but just saying to be talking out loud I guess.

 

[Scotty Dive]

Excellent info...this forum is just great.

I ordered a dip stick to replace just the axle plug that sits on top....so that will be my guide. It would be nice to know the actual capacity to make sure the dip stick measures correctly :laughing:

I should have enough to get me going but I tried to find just 90W and its just not to be found around here.....I went to Tractor Supply, Fleet Pride, John Deere, Pep Boys and two other mom and pop auto parts stores before I posted...

Thanks again

 

[kenmac]

Most oil now is multi grade. I'm able to get straight 30 oil. For how long ??. You need order a manual. It will tell you how much

 

[Car Doc]

You can mix them too its not going to hurt a thing the gears and bearings wont know the difference!

Call Hoye they know everything about these Yanmars.