The gear systems in any automobile face a lot of metal-on-metal contact that heat and friction. The gear lubricant is the superhero that protects the moving parts by minimising wear and tear and transmitting heat away from them.

That’s why it’s necessary to periodically change the gear oil to extend the life of your vehicle and avoid costly repairs and breakage.

What’s The Importance Of Gear Oil?

The constant movement of the parts makes the surface dry which leads to scouring, corrosion, scuffing, and damping of vital drivetrain components. If you think that you have motor oil and it will perform in the same way as gear oil, you are wrong. The special formula of gear oil is only applicable to gears. And motor oil…yes, you guessed it right - it’s only for motors.

Formulation of the Lubricant

Viscosity: The viscosity of the oil is important and should match the operating temperatures and the load it has to carry. High-viscosity oil will work fine with high loads, whereas low-viscosity ones are suitable for high-speed applications.Additives: Lubricants contain additives that boost the performance of the vehicle. It includes anti-wear agents, extreme pressure (EP) additives, antioxidants, and corrosion resistors that are useful in gear applications.Importance of base oil: The percentage of base oil in gear oil depends on the formulation of the oil. The base oil is responsible for the majority of the composition that ranges between 80% to 99% or more. The choice of base oil is important as it contains mineral oils, synthetic oils, or sometimes a blend of both.

When to change gear lubricant?

It’s very easy - when you smell something strange or listen to grinding noises coming out from your vehicle, it’s a clear sign that you must change the lubricant.

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