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Post by teddyB on Jun 30, 2020 12:59:42 GMT -5
Okay, this is admittedly above my paygrade so I'm seeking advice from qualified scooter owners.
I have a 50cc GY6 cvt. The manual indicates SAE90. The sticker near the port reads "GL-3 only".
I cannot locate an oil SAE90 with API GL-3. I only locate SAE90 GL-4 or GL-5.
I can however locate a GL-3 oil but the labeling has NO SAE# period.
What gives? Is it that critical?
Please only knowledgeable responses.
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Post by badmotorscooter on Jul 2, 2020 1:24:06 GMT -5
I've seen 10W30, GL 90W-140, GL 80W-90, GL 75W-90, straight 30W and others recommended for a scooter gear oil. For any GY6 50, 125 or 150 any of those would work fine. I prefer a lighter weight lube to for less resistance in the gearbox, usually synthetic GL 75W-90.
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Post by fugaziiv on Jul 2, 2020 8:40:53 GMT -5
Okay, this is admittedly above my paygrade so I'm seeking advice from qualified scooter owners. I have a 50cc GY6 cvt. The manual indicates SAE90. The sticker near the port reads "GL-3 only". I cannot locate an oil SAE90 with API GL-3. I only locate SAE90 GL-4 or GL-5. I can however locate a GL-3 oil but the labeling has NO SAE# period. What gives? Is it that critical? Please only knowledgeable responses. GL-3 is an older gear oil designation. GL-4 and 5 are for modern applications and for almost all applications substitute in for GL-3. Unless you've got an old Alfa... Those specifically call for a GL-3, although I'm honestly unsure why. Matt |
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Post by aeroxbud on Jul 2, 2020 12:04:16 GMT -5
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Post by teddyB on Jul 2, 2020 16:10:42 GMT -5
Thank you all
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