Gear oil is a special type of highly viscous lubricant that is well adapted for use in differentials and transmissions, including final drives. Gear oil, also referred to as gear lube, is the lubricant for the planetary side of a final drive. In this Shop Talk blog post we are going to discuss three things you should know about final drive gear oil.
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There are certain items on a final drive that are more likely to fail than others. They will cause damage to the motor, if left unchecked. Routine maintenance of these items will not only prevent damage but greatly extend the life of the components of the final drive motor.
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Lack of power is a common complaint when a final drive or travel motor is in need of service. It reveals itself when your machine is unable to climb a steep grade or it keeps steering to one side. There are six potential causes behind a lack of power, and not all of them are the fault of the final drive.
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