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Is Gear Oil the Same as Transmission Oil?

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Jerry

07/24/25 4:57am

Gear oil and transmission oil are basically the same. The main contents and uses are as follows: Main contents: Gear oil mainly refers to the lubricating oil for transmissions and rear axles. There are differences between gear oil and engine oil in terms of usage conditions, composition, and performance. Gear oil primarily serves to lubricate gears and bearings, prevent wear and rust, and help dissipate heat from gears. 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 transmission, gear oil plays a crucial role in lubricating gears, resisting wear, cooling, dissipating heat, preventing corrosion and rust, washing, and reducing gear surface impact and noise. Uses of both: Transmission oil and gear oil are usually the same, with corresponding models used depending on the vehicle type. For manual transmission vehicles, it is mainly used for gear lubrication, while for automatic transmission vehicles, it is primarily used for transmission lubrication and power transfer.

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StEmmanuel

08/11/25 12:37am

Gear oil and transmission fluid are not exactly the same. Gear oil typically refers to the oil used in manual transmissions or differentials. It has a thicker consistency and is specifically designed to protect against friction and heat between gears, such as the gearbox oil in my old manual Ford. Transmission fluid, on the other hand, is more commonly used in automatic vehicles. It is thinner and helps with smooth gear shifting and heat dissipation, like the specialized formula required for modern Toyota automatic transmissions. If you mix them up or use the wrong type, you could run into serious trouble: using automatic transmission fluid in a manual car can make shifting stiff, while using gear oil in an automatic car may cause slipping and overheating, leading to transmission damage. Therefore, always check the owner's manual for the recommended type when changing fluids. I recommend checking it every 40,000 kilometers—it's a low-cost measure that can save you from expensive repairs.

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