Honda 2:1 reduction unit fluid

[toofarnorth]

I have a worn out Honda GX160 with a wet clutch 2:1 reduction unit on it, I've been trying to sell it but had no luck so I figured I'd go ahead and rebuild it and use it. Does anyone know what kind of fluid goes in the reduction unit? I was thinking ATF because of the clutch discs.

 

[brendonv]

Go to ur lawnmower shop, they will have the right fluid for it.

 

[jr dragster T]

Honda sells a fluid just for that.

 

[EagleTalons]

Why not take the unit off?

 

[toofarnorth]

Why not take the unit off?

That particular gx160 has a 20mm shaft, plus the wet clutch reduction unit is much more durable than a standard centrifugal clutch.

 

[EagleTalons]

Oh, I forgot it was a clutch too. My bad!

 

[toofarnorth]

Honda sells a fluid just for that.

I was hoping someone would know of something that does the same thing as hondas fluid but doesn't cost the same.

 

[brendonv]

Nah thats the crappy thing about hondas, u really have to by honda made stuff. Thats why there so rich haha. Its probably like 20 bucks for 1 or 2L.

 

[anderkart]

The manual seems to be saying it takes the same type 10-30 oil as the engine: http://www.honda-engines.com/Engines_owners_manuals/ownersmanuals/37Z4F603.pdf

 

[brendonv]

Hmm thats weird. If it does then thats a bonus but i didnt think it would of. Thats pretty thick oil for a gearbox n clutch.

 

[toofarnorth]

Hmm thats weird. If it does then thats a bonus but i didnt think it would of. Thats pretty thick oil for a gearbox n clutch.

I was thinking that engine oil would give the clutches too much slip, but I'm not going to argue about getting to use common engine oil.

 

[brendonv]

haha tru.

 

[jr dragster T]

The oil is like $5 for a Litre. Thats nothing compared to what you will pay for gas!

 

[toofarnorth]

yeah, I was worried it would be some $30 a quart Honda only fancy fluid, It's kinda surprising Honda would say to use common engine oil. I can't believe no one wants to buy this reduction unit they cost like $200 more than a regular GX160, and from what I can tell you can't buy the reduction unit separate