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Conquest chassis oil

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Phillmore
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Conquest chassis oil

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Does the oil need to be "EP"90 or will any 90 grade do?
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Re: Conquest chassis oil

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Re: Conquest chassis oil

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This is for the self (automatic) lubrication system, right??

My theory is to use the thickest stuff that will flow, so as to minimize the amount of oil used. So I use a motor oil additive called STP, or the equivalent "Motor Honey". Yes it's about as thick and sticky as honey.

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Re: Conquest chassis oil

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Thanks all. I will use the cheaper standard 90 grade and keep the more pricey EP for the diff.
Andy

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Re: Conquest chassis oil

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An alarm bell rang when you put EP for the diff. I don't know Conquests but I do know the older models use straight 90. Perhaps someone who knows c Conquests could clarify.

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Re: Conquest chassis oil

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I believe the Conquest is ok with EP unlike some of the earlier Daimler difs.
Andy

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Re: Conquest chassis oil

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Yes, Andy, you need EP for the Conquest as it has a "modern" axle. 80 or 90 will do fine.
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