What oil goes in a scooter transmission?

Packed in an easy-to-use one-shot 125ml tube, SCOOTER GEAR OIL 80W-90 is ideal for use in all scooters where an SAE 85W-90 or 80W-90 lubricant is specified. Outstanding performance in transmission drive systems of scooters and mopeds.

What is 90W gear oil?

90W Gear Oil, 5 Gallons Recommended for any application that requires straight mineral oil, such as universal joints, closed gears, steering gears, and more, this 90W gear oil can handle it all. With no excessive additives, this oil includes an anti-foaming agent to keep it lasting longer while in storage.

Is 80W same as 10W30?

Gear oil viscosity is rated different than motor oil. So at operating temp the 80w will be very similar to the 10w30, or close enough both would work fine (in the gearbox).

Is there a difference between transmission fluid and transmission oil?

The simplest answer to the difference between transmission fluid and gear oil is in the purpose for which they are designed. Transmission fluid is engineered to work with automatic transmissions, whereas gear oil is typically intended to work with manual-type gear boxes.

What gear oil is best?

Top Gear Oils

• Mobil 1 104361-UNIT 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube.
• Red Line 57904 Synthetic Gear Oil.
• Red Line 50104 75W85 GL-5 Gear Oil.
• Lucas 10045 Heavy Duty 85/140 Gear Oil.
• Valvoline High Performance SAE 85W-140 Gear Oil 1 QT.
• Amalie (73166-56 Elixir API GL-5 Certified 75W-90 Full Synthetic Gear Oil.

Is SAE 90 the same as EP 90?

When it comes to Gearbox oils, many older vehicles specified EP80 or EP90 weight oils. An SAE 90 gearbox oil is roughly the same viscosity as an SAE 50 engine oil. Most manufacturers now offer EP80W/90 oils in place of both EP80 and EP90.

What type of transmission oil should I use in my scooter?

The reason the scooter manufacturer may recommend 10W/30 for transmission is becuase it makes the supply chain easier – the service centers have to stock only one oil. Hence, SAE 90 gear oil is the right oil to be used, even if the manufacturer recommends 10W/30.

What is the difference between SAE 90 and SAE 10W 30?

10W/30 and SAE 90 have similar viscosity. 10W/30 may have additives added to reduce friction, improve protection and improve temperature stability. Additives to reduce friction are contra indicated for transmission oil.

What is the difference between 40 and 90 weight gear oil?

People assume that 90 weight gear oil is MUCH (2–3x) heavier or thicker than your typical 30 or 40 base weight engine oil (say 10w-30 or 5w-40), but that is not the case, they’re rated on different scales and even then the scales have a range.

What happens if you mix SAE 80 and SAE 140 oil?

If you mix those 2 oils, you will end up with a horrible mess that is useless for engines or gears. Actually, SAE 90 gear oil viscosity is quite close to SAE 50 and SAE 80 can sometimes be replaced with SAE 40 in some gearboxes. SAE 140 and 90 are normally used in rear axles and are not suitable for most manual gearboxes.