How often should scooter gear oil be changed?
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Scooter gear oil should be changed every 2,000 to 3,000 kilometers. Gear oil is a type of lubricant primarily composed of petroleum-based lubricating oil or synthetic lubricating oil, blended with extreme pressure anti-wear agents and oiliness agents. Gear oil mainly serves to lubricate gears and bearings, prevent wear and rust, and assist in heat dissipation for gears. It is used in various gear transmission devices to extend their service life and improve power transmission efficiency. Gear oil features excellent anti-wear and load-bearing properties, along with appropriate viscosity. Additionally, it possesses good thermal oxidation stability, anti-foaming properties, water separation performance, and rust prevention capabilities. Since gear loads generally exceed 490MPa, with hypoid gear surface loads reaching up to 2,942MPa, gear oil accounts for approximately 6% to 8% of the total lubricant consumption.