uechi kid Posted May 26, 2011 Share #1 Posted May 26, 2011 What type and brand of oil is everyone using in their final drive? Can you use a multi viscosity oil? I had a difficult time finding SAE 80 GL-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted May 26, 2011 Share #2 Posted May 26, 2011 I use this. Have been using it for probably 10 years. http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Other_Products/Mobil_1_Fully_Synthetic_Gear_Lube_75W-90LS.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uechi kid Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted May 26, 2011 I saw that one at the store but it said it was API GL-5 not API GL-4. I don't know what the difference is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperhawk Posted May 26, 2011 Share #4 Posted May 26, 2011 GL-5 is okay to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted May 26, 2011 Share #5 Posted May 26, 2011 Same here, I use the Valvoline brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uechi kid Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted May 26, 2011 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted May 26, 2011 Share #7 Posted May 26, 2011 I run the SuperTech 80W140 regular oil now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uechi kid Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted May 26, 2011 And it really only takes just under 7 oz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted May 27, 2011 Share #9 Posted May 27, 2011 yup, Almost 1 cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uechi kid Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted May 27, 2011 Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted May 28, 2011 Share #11 Posted May 28, 2011 I run the SuperTech 80W140 regular oil now. Yep, I saw that 80W140 at Walmart as well as the 75W90 SuperTech. Athough Yamaha does not list 80W140, I am tempted to use it on my next gear oil change sometime this weekend. How long have you used the 80_140 on your bike so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted May 28, 2011 Share #12 Posted May 28, 2011 I double checked my gear oil weight that is in the garage and it is 80W90 weight. The 75W145 looks to be a little heavier, but I am inclined to give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted May 28, 2011 Share #13 Posted May 28, 2011 Yep, I saw that 80W140 at Walmart as well as the 75W90 SuperTech. Athough Yamaha does not list 80W140, I am tempted to use it on my next gear oil change sometime this weekend. How long have you used the 80_140 on your bike so far? Ive had it in there for about 10,000 miles give or take. I usually change the final drive oil every or every other engine oil change depending on my mood. 1qt of gear oil will do 8 oil changes in the final drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted May 28, 2011 Share #14 Posted May 28, 2011 I get my GL-4 at Advance Auto Parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted May 28, 2011 Share #15 Posted May 28, 2011 I use this. Have been using it for probably 10 years. http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Other_Products/Mobil_1_Fully_Synthetic_Gear_Lube_75W-90LS.aspx This is what I use also, no problems yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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