Snowmobile Drive Chain Lubricant

[DABEAR95]

My Yamaha snowmovbile calls for a API GL3 75 or 80 weight. Is there a listing of the differences between the GL ratings on the site? I typically use redline gear oils but it does not appear they have something that is compatible. The superlight weight shockproof looks close...


Jason

 

[daman]

I use this in my yammie,

has a PP of -67
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/fgr.aspx

or

http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/tcc.aspx

or alot of guy's i read use a good syn. trans fluid.
it don't realy answer your Q's but..$.02

 

[DABEAR95]

That looks like some good stuff!

As you mentioned, it does not say anything about GL-3. I'm sure either GL4 or GL5 is compatible, I just do not know which.

Jason

 

[Devman]

Amsoil Series 2000 Synthetic Chaincase Lube

 

[daman]

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That looks like some good stuff!

As you mentioned, it does not say anything about GL-3. I'm sure either GL4 or GL5 is compatible, I just do not know which.

Jason

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the 75w90 says GL-4,,so ithink that would be better than 3.

 

[daman]

What kind of sled you got year???

 

[Reg# 43897]

I use a Shell product that is specifically labled for sleds. Kind of reddish-orange and stinks to high heaven. I believe that it is an "Advance" synthetic product.

John.

 

[daman]

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I use a Shell product that is specifically labled for sleds. Kind of reddish-orange and stinks to high heaven. I believe that it is an "Advance" synthetic product.

John.

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Gota link or a pic.????

 

[DABEAR95]

Daman,

It is a 98 Mountain Max 600 with the big 2 inch lug track.

Jason

 

[daman]

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Daman,

It is a 98 Mountain Max 600 with the big 2 inch lug track.

Jason

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Cool

 

[DABEAR95]

Not if you get it stuck. Although it is VERY hard to get stuck. But if you do, HELP! lol


Jason

 

[daman]

LOL...right.

 

[wileyE]

jason, I've run em for years with anything from atf to 90w hypoid, mine has 10w30 in it now FWIW. If you maintain your sled and change the fluid at the end of every season and pull the stick on it a few time through the year almost anything that passes for oil for will work (basically what gl-3 is).
Manufactures know that they often get neglected and may get run till something fails. So they sometimes include some solid type lubricant in their oil formulation, like moly or graphite. The idea is when the drive shaft seal has completely failed leaked all the fluid out and let water in, hopefully there be enough solid film left to keep the parts somewhat lubed.

Not a bash of the amsoil, but a bud couldn't keep it in his mountain cat, switched to thicker outboard lower case lube and it stopped.

 

[Reg# 43897]

http://www.shell.com/static//ca-en/downloads/shell_for_businesses/oils_lubricants/1-18.pdf

I use it in my piped MM700...

John.

 

[DABEAR95]

Req,

Perfect, where do you usually find it? I have not looked yet, just wondering...


Jason

 

[Reg# 43897]

Not too sure but it might only be available this side of the border...

John.