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Yes, gear oil is normally much heavier and is non-detergent.
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What is a difference between gear oil and the motor oil?
Gear oil is normally a much heavier oil.
What is the difference between engine oil and gear oil?
Gear oil is more viscous (thicker) and has different additives in it.
What is the Difference between 10w40 motor oil and 80w gear oil?
Viscosity and additives.
Can 85W-90 gear oil be used in place of 75W-90?
Yes it can. the only difference between the oil is the thickness. 75 weight and 85 weight. its not that big of a difference so it can be replaced with that.
Can 75W-90 gear oil be used in place of 85W-90?
Yes it can. the only difference between the oil is the thickness. 75 weight and 85 weight. its not that big of a difference so it can be replaced with that.
What is the difference between motorcycle oil and regular motor oil?
Automotive oil is formulated as a engine crankcase oil and Motorcycle oil is formulated three jobs a crankcase oil, a transmission-gear oil, and a wet clutch oil.
How much oil do you put in a manual transmission on a 2.2 liter Gmc Sonoma?
The GMC Sonoma 2.2 litre manual transmission hold 12 quarts of transmission gear oil. Keep in mind there is a big difference between gear oil and automatic transmission fluid.
What is the difference between gear oil and motor oil?
Engine oil, compared to gear oil, usually has lower viscosity when cold. It contains more detergent additive. It requires higher temperatures to burn. It is designed to protect engines from damage caused by solids and acids formed in combustion. Gear oils usually have more additives to prevent wear at extreme pressures. Gear oils are often available in formulations for compatibility with specific types of seals and clutches.
Is there a difference between engine oil and motor oil?
no
What is the difference between a gallon and barrel of oil?
The difference between barrel and gallen is that a barrel can load 220 litre oil and a gallon can load millions of oil.
What is the difference between a petrol oil filter and diesel oil filter?
Difference is capacity and the fuel type.
Difference between mineral and baby oil?
baby oil is scented mineral oil
