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

[Steve Offiler]

It's not quite that simple.  SF remains a common specification in power equipment and off-road engines.   Later oils dropped ZDDP, a very effective anti-wear additive for sliding surfaces like cam followers.   ZDDP doesn't play nice with catalytic converters.   

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> On Jul 28, 2014, at 10:52 PM, Thomas O Mehrkam <tmehrkam at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> 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.
>> 
>> SO
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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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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