1.0 General Information On Final Drive Oil
Final Drive oil or hypoid gear lubricant must conform with the following requirements because of the high loads which occur on the profiles of the hypoid gear teeth
- Load carrying capacity.
- Sufficient protection against seizure.
- Good wear protection.
- Optimal friction and temperature behavior.
- Seal compatibility.
- Aging resistance.
These and other properties are already contained in brand-name hypoid gear lubricants because of the high content of EP additives (EP = extreme pressure).