Thread Number: 89190
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Maytag DC - Transmission oil |
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Post# 1137694 , Reply# 2   12/28/2021 at 19:20 (820 days old) by martin1b (Goddard)   |   | |
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It's an orbital transmission (Model LAT3500AAE). Will that oil also work with an orbital? Do you think it's imperative to replace the oil or do you think I'll be ok with the synthetic? |
Post# 1137719 , Reply# 3   12/29/2021 at 01:06 (820 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Post# 1137785 , Reply# 4   12/29/2021 at 16:20 (819 days old) by maranoman (Des Moines, Iowa)   |   | |
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I would suggest using the transmission oil mentioned by Eugene from Lorain Furniture in his post above.
However, if looking for an option, I have also used Sta Lube GL-4 85W90 Gear Oil from NAPA Auto Parts (link below.) It is not corrosive to copper, bronze, or other non-ferrous alloy bearings and bushings. Not to dispute qsd-dan because I have tremendous respect for his Maytag knowledge, but I have found that filling a Maytag helical transmission to the top of the bottom half uses slightly less than 32 oz. of oil. I always seem to have a little left in my quart-size bottle. Maybe I'm doing something wrong? CLICK HERE TO GO TO maranoman's LINK |
Post# 1137794 , Reply# 5   12/29/2021 at 17:01 (819 days old) by Good-Shepherd (New Jersey)   |   | |
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You need a heavier weight oil. Synthetic isn't necessary. Either the Maytag OEM, the Sta-Lube or another GL-4. Fortunately, it's an orbital trans and the oil is easy to change. |
Post# 1137801 , Reply# 6   12/29/2021 at 17:27 (819 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Not to dispute qsd-dan because I have tremendous respect for his Maytag knowledge, but I have found that filling a Maytag helical transmission to the top of the bottom half uses slightly less than 32 oz. of oil. I always seem to have a little left in my quart-size bottle. Maybe I'm doing something wrong? |
Post# 1137815 , Reply# 7   12/29/2021 at 18:50 (819 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806)   |   | |
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