Thursday, April 17, 2014
What Is Transaxle Oil
The transaxle is an automobile component that makes up the transmission and the differential gear. It is found in most front-wheel-drive cars and trucks. The components require lubrication in order to work properly.
Transaxle Oil
The type of transaxle oil used in your car depends on its make, model and manufacturers specifications. The American Petroleum Institute has specific fluid and oil service designations for your car. Manual transmissions use transaxle oil with a viscosity of about SAE 80W or 90 grade. The gear oil viscosity is unrelated to motor oil viscosity.
Protecting Your Automobile
It is important that you check and change the transaxle oil on a regular basis. Failure to do so can result in a costly transmission repair or replacement. It is also important that you use the transaxle oil specifically designed for your automobile. Consult your owners manual or consult a certified automobile mechanic for more information.
Troubleshooting
Transaxle oil that is dark-brown or black should be changed immediately. Also, oil that contains any debris or smells as if it is burning or burnt requires changing to protect the components of the transaxle. The continued use of degraded oil or operating your car with little to no transaxle oil may cause difficulty with gear-shifting or may cause complete transmission failure.
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