what is this gear oil/lube reservoir for?
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what is this gear oil/lube reservoir for?
I have a 92 Sleekcraft with a 454 Merc IO. I just bought it last year. Upon getting it out of storage and ready for the season I noticed a reservoir attached to the transom (inside the engine compartment) which says 'recommend Quicksilver gear oil'. The reservoir is near empty. My question is what is this oil for? It almost seems like it would be for the leg but I thought the oil in the leg had to be changed from outside via the drain screw? Also can I use any gear lube / oil or is there a specific type that is needed?
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Is gear lube and gear oil the same? The reservoir says to use Quicksilver gear lube. I have halvolen gear oil (80/90). Would that work? And what is the gear lube for - is it for the leg?
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OK thanks. Can someone confirm if gear oil is the same as gear lube? Reservoir says to fill with gear lube, but I only have gear oil in the garage. Is there a difference? Thanks
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in a pinch maybe to top it off but get it out asap. regular gear oil will kill a bravo (ask me how i know . . . . ) Use QS high perf, the green stuff, always and religiously. I think Amsoil has suitable Bravo spec oil. The Bravo requires special additives for the cone clutch thingy and also additives to help it dissipate H20 i believe . . . . or something to that affect
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If this is a new to you boat it might be a good time to drain and refill the drive with the proper oil from the manufacturer. I would NOT mix lubes except in emergency and then drain and refill first chance.
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in a pinch maybe to top it off but get it out asap. regular gear oil will kill a bravo (ask me how i know . . . . ) Use QS high perf, the green stuff, always and religiously. I think Amsoil has suitable Bravo spec oil. The Bravo requires special additives for the cone clutch thingy and also additives to help it dissipate H20 i believe . . . . or something to that affect
In the lower of my 2.5 I used mobile synthetic gear oil and it also gelled and dirty, found it when my prop shaft snapped and it was disassembled.
Last edited by JRider; 06-07-2015 at 01:38 PM.