augur gear lube in my old Ariens

[andyd]

I got about 2 tablespoons of emulsified gear oil out of the augur gear. I know it has a brass worm gear if that is a consideration. I was thinking Mobil 1 75 90 or Pennzoil for LSD. So I can use the other 3 cups as top off in the BMWs.. TIA

 

[bpracer]

My 1981 Toro 624 has been running with outboard motor lower unit lube in it for many years.

 

[Bror Jace]

andyd,
I remember had a heck of a time trying to find a non-Ariens refill for a Ariens blower 7 or 8 years ago. They gave me a AGMA number before i even knew what that meant.

You'd probably be fine with any 75W-90 GL-5 gear oil for diffs.

Want the ultimate for this kind of application? Try Lightweight Shockproof:

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=43&pcid=8

 

[Dean85]

That would be fine to use.

 

[Donald]

Why not buy Airens? I got it at an Airens dealer and per QT its expensive, but per snowblower its only a few dollars.

 

[Kestas]

Conversely, why pay the premium for Ariens branded lubricant when other lubricant may be cheaper, better, and more convenient to purchase? I'm not stating this categorically, but offering it as food for thought.

 

[Bror Jace]

I agree with Kestas. Why settle for an overpriced oil of average quality just because it features the OPE manufacturer's name on the label?

I will willingly pay extra for extra quality ... but detest paying more for brand names.

 

[andyd]

I bought a quart of Pennzoil MTL because it was the only bottle that stated that is was okay with brass, copper and bronze. It doesnt have that gross diff lube stink about it. I'm pretty sure it is GL 4 and 5. $9.53 out the door.

 

[steve20]

MTLs can be 5-30, when used in a ZF MT

 

[Bror Jace]

You are using Pennzoil syncromesh? Is it this stuff?

http://www.pennzoil.com/other-car-produc...smission-fluid/

If so, this product is quite thin (cSt 9.08). I would use a 75W-90 gear oil at the least (cSt 15+). Don't worry about your brass parts ... GL-5s are a lot safer than they were 10-15+ years ago. Check with the manufacturer if you are unsure.

Now, I don't know how many hours it would take to wear out your auger gear with the thinner oil ... maybe hundreds or even thousands ... but I'd replace it as soon as you could.

 

[SHOZ]

You need an EP 00 grease. Hard to find but there are several online sources. I just ordered some from Sears. 4-5 day period to get it.

Item# 07175655000
Description: Stens Super Lube "00" Grease / 9 Ounce Tube

$13.00

 

[SHOZ]

Here is another type. You can get this on Amazon for $10 shipped 4 oz bottle.

http://www.mosierintl.com/pdfs/ALCO_ProdInfo.pdf

If you want a thicker grease gun type John Deere has a type 0 for their corn heads.

http://www.greenpartstore.com/John-Deere-Special-Purpose-Corn-Head-Gun-Grease-AN102562.html


The EP 00 is also used on the nose sprocket for chain saws.