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I take it that you're not the original owner
and may not know what's in the trans. The 85-140 gear oil is
perfect, even if you live in the snowbelt. If you live in a
REAL snowbelt like northern Maine you can use straight 85.
Remove the old oil with the tractor flat on the ground then get the rear wheels
at least 5" off ground for 64 ozs of new oil. I used 75 wgt.
Mobil 1 synthetic for more than a year without problem, replaced it with
85-140 because I thought the trans was noisy and heavier oil would quiet it down
and also because I saw a post about synthetics damaging seals. Now
believe synthetics to be safe, the stuff is in the engine, trans and axle of my
BMW...if it's good enough for them it's good enough for me.
Good luck, Jack
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:53
PM
Subject: (ET) GE-20 Transmission Oil
Specs
My E-20 slows down some in colder
weather which causes me to believe I should change the transmission oil.
Members have reported that the oil can be drained by parking on a steep slope.
There are comments about ways to fill with 64 ounces of new oil. Some have
said that synthetics are the way to go. Others have said that if you want to
replace all your seals go with synthetics. Super Tech Gear Lubricant SAE
85W-140 GL-5 which I think is regular oil at Wal-Mart Stores may be an
acceptable choice. I will thank anyone with knowledge of the Peerless 2300
transmission to say if this will be OK. My tractor is used mainly for mowing
and pulling a small trailer. Any additional tips for replacing the lubricant
will be appreciated. I have access to several small jacks, a funnel with a
long tube attached, some simple hand tools, and plenty of time, I hope. Any
help and encouragements will be welcomed. Thank you.
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