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Thread Number: 78358
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Direct drive transmission oil -- wrong weight? |
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| Post# 1023911 , Reply# 1 2/7/2019 at 17:53 (1,903 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
85-140 oil comes in both synthetic and non synthetic varieties. Either way, it's generally thicker than standard non synth 80-90 when cold. If your washer is located in the house, run it without giving it a second thought. If it's out in the garage, it may be a bit too thick during the winter months.
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| Post# 1023914 , Reply# 3 2/7/2019 at 18:10 (1,903 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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| Post# 1023916 , Reply# 4 2/7/2019 at 18:19 (1,903 days old) by shanenc14 (Tennessee, USA) | ||
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Thanks for the replies guys! If anyone else has input, feel free, I'm all ears. Just don't wanna do damage to the machine; they don't make 'em like that anymore, and never will, unfortunately. | ||
| Post# 1023917 , Reply# 5 2/7/2019 at 18:23 (1,903 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Thicker oil makes for quieter operation. I wouldn't give it a second thought if it's inside the house and the thicker oil will make it run a bit cooler, if it makes a difference at all. This isn't a differential on a tractor trailer hauling 80,000 pounds, it's just a washer. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
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Post# 1023934 , Reply# 6 2/7/2019 at 22:33 (1,903 days old) by combo52  (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Oil For A DD Transmission The heaver oil should not affect the life of the transmission much and does make it quieter running.
As long as the laundry room temperature does not get too low it should be fine, it will run a little hotter and the main motor will draw a little more power, but it is very doubtful it would hurt anything.
WP used a lighter oil because some washing machines are used in nearly freezing temperatures and with the heaver oil the motor may not even start at these temperatures.
John L. | ||
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Post# 1023977 , Reply# 9 2/8/2019 at 10:57 (1,903 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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| Post# 1023978 , Reply# 10 2/8/2019 at 11:05 (1,903 days old) by shanenc14 (Tennessee, USA) | ||
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Maybe I should just go ahead and order OEM clutch, or better yet a OEM 6 pad HD clutch... The 3 pad I put in wasn't OEM, it was Supco...maybe it's made in China like most everything else... | ||
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