Does overfilling the gear oil in the Jog i have any impact?

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OMackenzie
07/30/25 9:29am
Overfilling the gear oil in the Jog i does have an impact. Excessive gear oil can increase the operating resistance of the gears, leading to higher fuel consumption. It can also cause the transmission temperature to rise excessively, making the gear oil more prone to deterioration. When the gear oil temperature increases, the pressure inside the transmission also rises, which may result in oil leaks (at joints, axle seals, etc.). The role of gear oil: Gear oil primarily refers to the lubricant used in transmissions and rear axles. It differs from engine oil in terms of usage conditions, composition, and performance characteristics. Gear oil mainly functions to lubricate gears and bearings, prevent wear and corrosion, and assist in dissipating heat from the gears. The importance of gear oil: Automotive gear oil is used in gear transmission mechanisms such as steering gears, transmissions, and drive axles. Due to the high surface pressure during gear operation, gear oil plays a crucial role in lubricating gears, reducing wear, cooling, dissipating heat, preventing corrosion and rust, cleaning, and minimizing gear surface impact and noise.
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