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Transfer case oil 3 Years, 2 Months ago  
I was thinking about going to Mobil 1 75w-90 synthetic gear oil in the transfer case and was wondering if anyone is running it in their bike. The manual calls for 80W-90 GL4 and the Mobil one is says it is a GL5.
 
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Re:Transfer case oil 3 Years, 2 Months ago  
Lots of people run the Mobile 1 75-90. It is a GL5 but it's backwards compatible to GL4 so you're good to go.
 
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Re:Transfer case oil 3 Years, 2 Months ago  
heatonmt wrote:
I was thinking about going to Mobil 1 75w-90 synthetic gear oil in the transfer case and was wondering if anyone is running it in their bike. The manual calls for 80W-90 GL4 and the Mobil one is says it is a GL5.

I just put it in mine two weeks ago when I changed the transfer gear oil. I was concerned also since it states GL5. I went to www.mobiloil.com read up on it and they say it can be used for GL4 applications.


Here is part of what's on their website.

Applications


Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lubricant LS 75W-90 is recommended for use in modern high performance automobiles like SUV's, Vans and Light duty trucks requiring API GL-5 and MT-1 level performance
Mobil 1 Synthetic gear Lubricant LS 75W-90 is intended for initial fill, topping-off or refilling differentials, final drives, transfer cases and other gear applications where lubricants meeting API Service GL-5 and multi-purpose or mild EP gear lubricants are recommended
Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lubricant LS 75W-90 can also be used in rear axles where API Service GL-4 lubricant is recommended
Not recommended for automatic, manual or semiautomatic transmissions for which engine oil or automatic transmission fluids are recommended
Where extended service intervals and warranties are required
 
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Re:Transfer case oil 3 Years, 2 Months ago  
I've been running it for awhile now and it seems to work just fine.
 
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Re:Transfer case oil 3 Years, 2 Months ago  
I'm using it since two years ago. No hassles
 
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Re:Transfer case oil 3 Years, 2 Months ago  
Been using it for years, and the correct amount, if I still remember right, is 13.44 oz. I use a laundry measuring cup, with a little pinched spout... works great!
 
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