Gear Lube for Older Johnson

[ScottG76]

The manual calls out Hi-Vis or Premium blend. Can I use BRP HPF Pro Gearcase Lubricant? I know it's a silly question and I'm almost positive I can, but I'm new to this and want to make sure I don't screw anything up. Thanks for the help.

 

[seahorse5]

Re: Gear Lube for Older Johnson

All mechanical shift J and E gearcases can use the HPF-Pro gear oil.

the electric and the electro-hydraulic shift gearcases need to use Premium Blend, formerly known as Type C.

 

[ScottG76]

Re: Gear Lube for Older Johnson

All mechanical shift J and E gearcases can use the HPF-Pro gear oil.

the electric and the electro-hydraulic shift gearcases need to use Premium Blend, formerly known as Type C.

I'm guessing the code is in the serial number for the motor?

 

[boobie]

Re: Gear Lube for Older Johnson

Post a model # to be sure.

 

[ScottG76]

Re: Gear Lube for Older Johnson

post a model # to be sure.

115etl77s
s/n j4793935

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Gear Lube for Older Johnson

Yes that lube will work perfectly.

You can even use the mercury brands too....... in your motor you are running a marine type gear oil.

 

[82rude]

Re: Gear Lube for Older Johnson

bob ,you know full well the merc gearlube will make his gearcase turn slower,lol.

 

[jbjennings]

Re: Gear Lube for Older Johnson

It's easier to change the lube with the johnson blend. The mercury lube requires a special tool to open the container.
-------Yes, I'm working on my Mercury, lately... :mad-new:

 

[seahorse5]

Re: Gear Lube for Older Johnson

I'm guessing the code is in the serial number for the motor?

J & E means Johnson and Evinrude

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Gear Lube for Older Johnson

bob ,you know full well the merc gearlube will make his gearcase turn slower,lol.

OMG that's right!!! The other thing to watch out for is do not buy the oil for the "counter-rotating drive" engine