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Modern Synchronised Manual Transmission Oil – SAE 75W
An important component in any vehicle is its gearbox, which is essential for transferring the power created in the engine to the wheels. Gears perform several key functions including, gear reduction and adjusting the direction of rotation. But if a gear didn’t have a lubricant, it wouldn’t be able to perform these key functions. Whether in your car, truck or heavy industrial machinery, lubricants allow gears to slide along smoothly by stopping friction from wearing them down.
But just like with engine oils, it can be extremely difficult to know which gear oil is right for the respective vehicle unless you have the knowledge to make an educated decision.
Big or small, all vehicles have a gearbox and will need gear oil. Therefore, gear oils need to have a broad range of properties since gears can differ so much. They also generate massive amounts of heat and friction as they operate, meaning that oil is vital to prevent abrasive damage between the gears that can cause expensive damage to the system. In vehicles there are two types of transmissions, manual and automatic and each has different requirements.
Manual transmission whilst less common is still a requirement in today’s market and so choosing the right manual gear oil is important to ensure the best performance. Top quality manual transmission oil will contain high quality anti-wear and load carrying additives which help enhance its performance and protection of the gears. Gear oils are usually thicker than automatic gear oils and are available in several different mono & multigrade viscosities. One of the more commonly used manual gear oil viscosities in synchronised manual transmissions of modern cars today is a synthetic SAE 75W viscosity, GL-4 oil.
Choosing a quality SAE 75W will help contribute to higher fuel economy performance of the vehicle due to its low viscosity, which minimises friction in the gearbox. This low viscosity also provides for superior cold start fluidity, ensuring fast circulation around the gearbox which aids the reduction of energy required contributing to the fuel economy performances. Using a 75W viscosity oil also allows for outstanding levels of component protection across a wide temperature range ensuring component protection in most operating conditions.
ELF Lubricants Tranself NFX 75W & Finol Oils Gear Oil MS 75W are 2 examples of high quality synthetic SAE 75W viscosity, GL-4 gear oil that can be recommended for use across a high number of manufacturers gear boxes that recommend an oil of this type. They are formulated using synthetic base oils and the most advanced specialised additives designed to offer the best protection and best possible fuel economy properties. For more information on these two products or any of the TotalEnergies, ELF, Petro Canada or Finol gear & Transmission oils, contact the Irish distributor for these trusted brands Finol Oils on 01 4555 484 or visit www.finol.ie
