Transmission Oil

[badbonz]

Howdy!

 

With all the oils out there on the market and getting confused as to which ones to use, I figured I would ask the members.

 

What tranny oil would you recommend and or use for a slightly modified banshee?

 

As long as we are on the oils, what premix oil would you recommend and or use?

 

Thanks,

 

Bonz

[SICK BOY]

You'll get about 50 different answers on this one.I run Motul trans oil,and Motul 600 factory line premix.No matter what you run just make sure you change it.

[badbonz]

Thanks for your answer. I apologize if this is a repeat thank you..my computer is acting funny.

 

Which motul tranny oil are you using?

 

Thanks

[Dextreme]

You'll get about 50 different answers on this one

 

True... I understand that what you "don't" want to use is Synthetic oils.

[TREELIZARD]

I like to use ATF type F in the tranny and amsoil series 2000 mixed 50:1 in the gas.

[locogato11283]

True...  I understand that what you "don't" want to use is Synthetic oils.

i have heard this as well. ive heard it makes your clutch slip. wonder y? i thought synthetic is sposed to be the best stuff.

[SICK BOY]

Its called Motul Transoil SAE 10w30.

[badbonz]

To reply to my own question....ive done some research and synthetic oils in the tranny do in fact cause slipping which leads to the question that was posted earlier. Synthetics are suppose to be the best...hmmmm.

 

Anyway, apparently Amsoil is the worst for slipping clutches.

 

Thanks to all for your answers.

 

Bonz

[BansheeBrian]

for your 2nd out of 50 answers:

I use honda tranny 2-stoke.no problems.

[Dextreme]

It is true that Synthetic is probably "the best" in terms of the gears, but not for the clutch fibers.

[sweetshee4312]

i use what the manual calls for

[PlaynSand]

I certainly don't want to come in here and tell someone what oil to use or tell them

what their using is bad.

I have used Amsoil synthetic oils in my atv's for six years now and have never lost a clutch yet.

I have never even had the clutch cover off of my 97' and I bought it new in 96'.

 

Do my riding buddies have clutch trouble ? Yes , usally one or two clutch's a season but they use the wrong oil

I try to tell them but do they believe me ? NO! so I think "what ever ".

 

All I want to know is , have any of you ever used any brand of synthetic oil and lost a clutch as a result?

 

Please list brand and type.

[hotrodbanshee]

Motul transoil 10w30 with a magnetic drain plug I bought off of ebay for $6.50 No problems yet after 2000+miles on her.

[Yaxy]

Have used Bel Ray Gear saver Transmission for 10 years. I get 7 years out of a clutch. and I ride 2000 to 3000 miles per year.

 

Chris

[MILO]

i'm not gonna say use this or that, or yours is bad either. but i've been using bel-ray gear saver since my 1st oil change almost 3 years ago. haven't had any trouble yet. but frequent oil changes, with any oil, is the ticket. oils a lot cheaper than tranny rebuilds.