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Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by mopheos, Apr 7, 2009.

  1. mopheos

    mopheos New Member

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    I have a quart of Amsoil synthetic Gear Lube SAE 80W-90 and am wondering if this would be good for the rear wheel gear oil in my 82 xj650?
     
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    Don't see why not as long as it covers the GL specifications given by Yamaha. It's the right weight.
     
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    I recently had a tough time finding oil for my differential. Couldn't find plain old 80 weight anywhere. I used the 80W90 but made sure the GL number was listed on the back and also made sure the label mentioned "hypoid".

    Hope this helps,
     
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    The specs for this Amsoil list API GL-5 and MT-1, and I know the old Yamaha manual calls for GL-4, and I've read that some GL-5 rated oil can be hard on "yellow" metal (brass, bronze). I just don't want to do something I will regret, though I have generally been happy with Amsoil when I use it.
     
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