I need help with oil Please!

[BryanM]

I am looking for sae 140 to go into a gear box on an old baler. Do they still have it and where can I get it? Is their a substitue?

 

[Bird]

Does it have to be single viscosity; i.e., SAE 140, or can you use the multiple viscosity oils? I know AutoZone has the Coastal 85W140 and I'll bet most other auto parts stores do, too.

 

[bota7800]

If you decide you need single viscosity, try a petroleum specialist. Every city has them. I used to have to get aviation oil from them and they stock various oils. They are probably more knowledgeable than the average AutoZone type employee about oils as well.

 

[DieselPower]

Yes straight 140 weight is available but usually only from people like me who sell oil. You will probably have to contact a local oil distributor to get a straight weight these day's. The best thing to do is go with a multi-viscosity oil. My suggestion would be to use a 85W/140 if you plan on using conventional oil. You will get all the benifit's of easier operation at cold temps while maintaining the film strength of a 140 weight at operating temp.