vthokie93 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I have one of these geared head blowers and it has an oil cap on the top of it. I haven't found too much as to what oil I should be using in it. My first inclination is 80W gear oil, but wanted to see if anyone here had any suggestions? I found a youtube rebuild where he used STP oil treatment, but I honestly know almost nothing about that oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 NOT 80 weight! Or during the winter it will be very much like trying to turn it with the gearbox full of concrete! A light weight machine oil. Some folks even use ATF. I use the oil bottled for use with swamp coolers in these parts as I always have some to hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 30-wt in my hand crank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I use chainsaw bar oil with STP added. You don't want to fill it up. Use just enough oil for the lower gear to be able to pick up the oil and distribute it to the other gears. Should see some oil around the crank arm shaft. BTW they all leak a little oil if filled up they will leak a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elemental Metal Creations Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I use ATF in my #40, works good in all weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I use my old motor oil since it leaks out eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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