Divster Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 What oils are you using in your Warn 8274's and how much should I be putting in??? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 straight 30 non detergent. I've heard someone uses EP80-90 and even ATF but the Warn recommended is SAE30 I got 5l from Mole Valley Farmers it only needs 6 fl/ounces [uS, liquid] = 0.312 252 821 pint [uK] a standard Tea mug is the correct amount don't overfill as it Will leak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siggy Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 it only needs 6fl/oz which it approx 1/2 a pint Erm don't wanna start arguement but 20fl/oz is 1 pint so 6 is just over 1/4 pint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Erm don't wanna start arguement but 20fl/oz is 1 pint so 6 is just over 1/4 pint Not in the USofA. They have different size measurements to us. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siggy Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 But we is all in this country where 20fl/oz is 1 pint mind you America has 5/4 measurements in wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Me and Tonk just use engine oil. 20/50 compared to 30w oil is near enough for the job its doing. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 I have EP90 in my 8074 - is this wrong? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 But we is all in this country where 20fl/oz is 1 pint Perhaps that is why Tony said "it only needs 6 fl/ounces [uS, liquid] = 0.312 252 821 pint [uK]" I sound like I am having a go, sorry. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 But we is all in this country where 20fl/oz is 1 pintmind you America has 5/4 measurements in wood But the Winch is American as is the instruction booklet Mark Phil at PG winches uses EP90 IIRC he knows what he is doing the manual says SAE30 so that's what I always use. 5lt (UK) goes a long way I've rebuilt a few and still have loads left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 I did speak to a couple of grown-ups about what oil to use, and they recomended using ep90, so I will continue to do so. Thanks for confirming. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 hydraulic oil? grabs hat, coat, heads for door............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 (edited) But we is all in this country Wrong and anyway it should be "we are" Edited May 25, 2006 by BogMonster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 IMHO , a low viscosity gear oil should be the best choice. I think they have specified 30 weight as they want a low enough viscosity for decent low temperature flow so as to avoid power consumption and allow the oil to climb up the gears to the upper ones. They have avoided multi-visocsity, detergent engine oil since the additives are not the best for gear use. Back in the day, there was no such thing as a low visocsity gear luibricant, so engine oil was specified. Since today, a variety of these lubes exist, it makes better sense in this application. I am using Redline MTL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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