Re: (ET) GE-20 Transmission Oil Specs

[David C Robie <mycroftxx1 juno com>]

YAH the synthetics are in newer vehicles.  With newer type seals designed
for it.  But our 30 yr old rubber seals don't like  it at all.  Tried a
synthetic and had that 'synthetic lube seal problem'  with a 94 Ford 3.0 
and it took 2 oil changes and a couple cans of seal renew to get the rear
main seal back to working again.  My driveway will attest to the fact
that the stuff is not good for everything especially older things.

Dave
Weymouth MA


On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:02:50 -0500 John Casey <jjcrmc optonline net>
writes:
> 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 ----- 
>   From: Raymon Ellis 
>   To: elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu 
>   Cc: Bobbie Ellis 
>   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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