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Old 05-18-2009, 01:30 PM
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After new gears, should you change the gear oil and how long after install should you change it if so?
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Run non synthetic 85/140 for break in, drain it after 500 miles, then run 80/90 after that.
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Run non synthetic 85/140 for break in, drain it after 500 miles, then run 80/90 after that.
I am running Lucas 85/140 now so I should be good. Thanks for the info.
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