Date:         Thu, 6 Aug 2009 12:44:29 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
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From:         Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
Subject:      Re: 20W50 Castorl Engine Oil
Comments: To: Brenton Tait <BTait@INVESTEC.CO.ZA>
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At 12:25 PM 8/6/2009, Brenton Tait wrote...
>This might sound a bit stupid...but what are the chances of using a
>mineral 20w50 engine oil in my gearbox? DO I run the risk of damaging
>it?

Engine oils do not have the high pressure additives required for
gearbox use. Why are you even considering it? Proper gear oil is easy
to find.

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