Geronimo36
11-02-2009, 02:50 PM
So I was bored and got to thinking.....(never a good thing):ack2:
I've been using Amsoil Marine Gearlube since 2007 with excellent results. Amsoil makes other Gearlube products that are engineered for "Extreme Pressure" (EP) 75/140 which they brand "Severe Gear SVO".
So I sent an email to the tech department today, asking if it's ok to mix the marine lube with the Severe Gear so I could gain some of the benefit from using the Severe Gear. He suggested that I switch over to the high end Severe Gear since I'm looking for EP protection.
Then I wrote back and told him the reason I use the marine lube with its ability to mix 10% with water and wanted to realize the benefit of both the EP and possible water mix.
He wrote me back and said; "Frank, I see your point. Go ahead and mix the two. All our gearlubes can be mixed together and what you suggest is probably best."
I know a lot of guys have their own home brews etc but I'm not interested in that... My thinking is it would net me a mix with half the capabilities of the full-blown severe gear and 5% water mix.
So the main question is, would you do it?:lurk5:
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/svo.aspx
AMSOIL SEVERE GEARŪ Synthetic Extreme Pressure (EP) Lubricants are premium grade gear oils specifically engineered for maximum performance in severe duty applications. These state-of-the-art AMSOIL formulations feature an exclusive blend of high viscosity, shear stable synthetic base oils and an extra treatment of high-performance additives. AMSOIL SEVERE GEARŪ Synthetic EP Lubricants maintain their viscosity for long-lasting protection against metal-to-metal contact. The proprietary AMSOIL additives form an iron-sulfide barrier coating on gear surfaces, providing the ultimate line of defense against wear, pitting and scoring. AMSOIL SEVERE GEARŪ lubricants help prevent “thermal runaway” — a phenomenon caused by a lubricant’s inability to control friction and increased heat under high-stress conditions. By controlling thermal runaway, AMSOIL SEVERE GEARŪ Synthetic EP Lubricants inhibit rapid lubricant degradation and component damage. Equipment runs better and lasts longer with AMSOIL SEVERE GEARŪ Synthetic EP Lubricants.
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/agm.aspx
AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube is an exclusive AMSOIL formulation of synthetic base oils and high performance additives that address the specific concerns of marine applications. It is extreme pressure (EP) additive fortified for superior protection of fast accelerating, high torque/horsepower engines. It protects against shock loading from cavitation of heavily loaded engines.
AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube is water resistant. It maintains extreme pressure protection even when contaminated with as much as 10% water. It promotes longer seal life, preventing excessive water leakage. AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube protects against rust and is compatible with aluminum, copper and brass alloys.
I've been using Amsoil Marine Gearlube since 2007 with excellent results. Amsoil makes other Gearlube products that are engineered for "Extreme Pressure" (EP) 75/140 which they brand "Severe Gear SVO".
So I sent an email to the tech department today, asking if it's ok to mix the marine lube with the Severe Gear so I could gain some of the benefit from using the Severe Gear. He suggested that I switch over to the high end Severe Gear since I'm looking for EP protection.
Then I wrote back and told him the reason I use the marine lube with its ability to mix 10% with water and wanted to realize the benefit of both the EP and possible water mix.
He wrote me back and said; "Frank, I see your point. Go ahead and mix the two. All our gearlubes can be mixed together and what you suggest is probably best."
I know a lot of guys have their own home brews etc but I'm not interested in that... My thinking is it would net me a mix with half the capabilities of the full-blown severe gear and 5% water mix.
So the main question is, would you do it?:lurk5:
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/svo.aspx
AMSOIL SEVERE GEARŪ Synthetic Extreme Pressure (EP) Lubricants are premium grade gear oils specifically engineered for maximum performance in severe duty applications. These state-of-the-art AMSOIL formulations feature an exclusive blend of high viscosity, shear stable synthetic base oils and an extra treatment of high-performance additives. AMSOIL SEVERE GEARŪ Synthetic EP Lubricants maintain their viscosity for long-lasting protection against metal-to-metal contact. The proprietary AMSOIL additives form an iron-sulfide barrier coating on gear surfaces, providing the ultimate line of defense against wear, pitting and scoring. AMSOIL SEVERE GEARŪ lubricants help prevent “thermal runaway” — a phenomenon caused by a lubricant’s inability to control friction and increased heat under high-stress conditions. By controlling thermal runaway, AMSOIL SEVERE GEARŪ Synthetic EP Lubricants inhibit rapid lubricant degradation and component damage. Equipment runs better and lasts longer with AMSOIL SEVERE GEARŪ Synthetic EP Lubricants.
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/agm.aspx
AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube is an exclusive AMSOIL formulation of synthetic base oils and high performance additives that address the specific concerns of marine applications. It is extreme pressure (EP) additive fortified for superior protection of fast accelerating, high torque/horsepower engines. It protects against shock loading from cavitation of heavily loaded engines.
AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube is water resistant. It maintains extreme pressure protection even when contaminated with as much as 10% water. It promotes longer seal life, preventing excessive water leakage. AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube protects against rust and is compatible with aluminum, copper and brass alloys.