Can gear oil still be used after being stored for 8 years?
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Gear oil that has been stored for 8 years cannot be used. Here is the relevant information: 1. Manual transmission: Manual transmissions use gear oil, whose main functions are to provide good lubrication for the gears and clean the metal debris generated by gear wear, ensuring the transmission operates healthily and stably. 2. Automatic transmission: Automatic transmissions use specialized automatic transmission fluid (ATF), which not only lubricates and cleans but also transmits engine power within the torque converter. Whether it's gear oil for manual transmissions or ATF for automatic transmissions, it is recommended to replace them every 40,000 kilometers.