[AT] [Bulk] Re: Oil & Grease questions

[Thomas O Mehrkam]

http://www.motorexbih.com/API-SAE%20Engine%20Oil%20Service.pdf

Some interesting reading.

SF is an obsolete API rating

CC is an obsolete  Diesel/ Gas engine rating

For engine use the later ratings can be used for all older engines.  For 
transmission service ?



On 7/28/2014 8:13 PM, Steve Offiler wrote:
> The ATV oil is fine but I'd visit a reputable auto parts store and get the right grease.  Molybdenum disulphide grease is common and it does have specific high-pressure properties that Husqvarna apparently thinks necessary.
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> SO
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>> On Jul 28, 2014, at 8:24 PM, "DDSS" <ddss at telebeep.com> wrote:
>>
>> Greetings,
>>
>> I bought a Husqvarna articulating mower.
>>
>> Oil... They say to use 10w-40 SF/CC in the tranny.  The only 10w-40 that I
>> can find locally, that is listed as meeting SF standards, is Valvoline ATV
>> 4-stroke oil.  It says meets or exceeds API SF/SG/SJ. Never mentions CC.
>> Does it make any difference that it says ATV 4 Stroke oil, designed
>> specifically for all terrain vehicles? Can it still be used in this tranny?
>>
>> Grease... they say the user must use a quality "molybdenum disulphide"
>> grease.  What the heck is that?  I have a shelf full of TSC's Traveller
>> tubes.
>>
>> Any suggestions on oil or grease would really be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> DickDay
>>
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