What oil is used for exposed gears?
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Closed gears use liquid gear oil, or fluid gear grease such as Metlube MG200; open gears can use GL8, as well as semi-fluid heavy-duty gear oil CSC3600. Introduction to Gear Oil: Gear oil mainly refers to the lubricating oil for transmissions and rear axles. It differs from engine oil in terms of usage conditions, composition, and performance characteristics. Gear oil primarily functions to lubricate gears and bearings, prevent wear and rust, and assist in heat dissipation for gears. Functions 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 transmission, gear oil plays a crucial role in lubricating gears, preventing wear, cooling, heat dissipation, corrosion and rust prevention, cleaning, and reducing gear surface impact and noise.