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    Oil bath hubs

    Can someone tell me what weight gear lube to use, wanting to change it. Thanks in advance!

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    50W synthetic is/was the original recommended lube. Merc "Hi-performance" gear lube works well if you want to go that route.

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    Valvoline 50 wt racing oil.
    Lightning 6
    2007 TR-196DC

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    I personally use Lucas Hub Oil from the trucking side, it's a 50 weight oil as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lightning 6 View Post
    Valvoline 50 wt racing oil.
    One of the few straight 50 wts that can be found most anywhere.