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Gear oil is normally a much heavier oil.
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What is the Difference between 10w40 motor oil and 80w gear oil?
Viscosity and additives.
What is the difference between engine oil and gear oil?
Gear oil is more viscous (thicker) and has different additives in it.
Is there a difference between engine oil and motor oil?
no
Is there a difference between gear oil and crancase oil?
Yes, gear oil is normally much heavier and is non-detergent.
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.
What is the difference between synthetic motor oil and high mileage motor oil?
High milage motor oil has extra additives which help prevent oil leaks.
Is there a difference between the oil in the motor and the transmission?
Crankcase or motor oil is thicker than transmission oil. That's one difference, there may be more (other than color)
What is the difference between 15w40 and 10w40 motor oil?
15 is thicker oil and for bigger engines.
What is the difference between SJ and SN motor oils?
Motor oil SJ is for cars made between 1996 and 2001. Motor oil SN has been in use for cars since 2011.
Is gear lube is thinner than motor oil or automatic transmission fluid?
Gear lube is thicker than both ATF and motor oil.Gear lube is thicker than both ATF and motor oil.
How do you change gear oil on a tao tao ATV?
There is no gear oil in it. The motor oil does every thing. Use 10w-40 Oil
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.
