What does final drive oil mean?
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Final drive is actually the part that connects the two rear wheels of a car. The correct technical term for final drive is final reduction ratio gear. Final drive oil is the oil injected into the final drive gear. In layman's terms, it is gear oil, also known as differential oil. Origin of final drive oil: The final drive of front-wheel-drive vehicles is generally located in the transmission, while the final drive of rear-wheel-drive vehicles is usually independent on the rear drive axle. Final drive oil is a common term, and its correct name should be gear oil. Gear oil is an important lubricating oil mainly composed of petroleum-based lubricating oil or synthetic lubricating oil, with the addition of extreme pressure anti-wear agents and oiliness agents. Function of final drive oil: Final drive oil is used in various gear transmission devices to prevent tooth surface wear, scratches, sintering, etc., prolong their service life, and improve power transmission efficiency. Gear oil should have good anti-wear, load-bearing performance, and appropriate viscosity. How often should final drive oil be changed: Final drive oil should be changed every 80,000 to 100,000 kilometers.