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Drive unit lube

Anyone know whether this drive unit takes 80w90 or grease? Looks like someone used grease in the past. I'm assuming gear oil, but thinking if I add this in I may develop oil leaks due to age. I only have parts books. The company has several of these units with no manuals.
  • Posted 28 Nov 2017 07:54
  • By Mbrunner
  • joined 29 Jul'17 - 8 messages
  • Manitoba, Canada
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Transmission\ drive gear 1L Hypoid oil 80w90 if normal temperature
Hydraulic system 15L Hydraulic oil iso-L-HM32 if normal temperature
  • Posted 12 Nov 2018 23:00
  • By FLTECH
  • joined 11 Nov'18 - 12 messages
  • Russian Federation

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