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Which oil to use in a Warn 8274 high mount
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:27 pm
by hzj75
I read on the Warn website to use a 30W (non detergent) oil
is there any perticular oil (brand and what type is it called) that can be used????
high mount gear oil
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:39 pm
by mark383
i run auto trans fluid in mine - Dextron II and have done for years
200 mls and a squirt of moreys oil treatment
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:28 pm
by bigcam
just normal 30 weight engine oil, or 80w90 gear oil, 200ml. doesnt really matter as long as its got oil of some sort!!!
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:11 pm
by cooki_monsta
i use lsd diff oil 80w90 castrol stuff, works fine for me
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:56 am
by fourbyconvert
Has anyone got any links on how to service a hi mount or someone in sydney they can recommend
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:28 pm
by cooki_monsta
www.pirate4x4.com there is a complete rebuild thread there, its simple, if you have even very little mech. aptitude you can do it because of their simplicity!
any questions on the rebuild dont hesitate to ask, i just finished doing mine
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 5:43 pm
by InSanE
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 8:12 am
by bazzle
Adding the Moreys is a good idea as it leves a layer of lube on the top parts and they are less prone to rust.
Bazzle
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 8:29 am
by giantracing
is this for a comp winch or plessure. comp winch no oil 50ml morreys. plessure 100ml morreys
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:28 pm
by TRobbo
so how often should I pull my winch apart and inspect it / change oil?
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:08 pm
by fourbyconvert
Thanks for the links people, will have a good read when i get home from work and get into it straight after tuff truck.
Thanks for the offer cookimonsta i will hold you to that offer mate im sure ill need it