Local Dealer can't sell me AGMA 5EP Amoco Permagear EP220 or equivalent

[r0GuE]

I see one person reccomended SAE 85W-140, and one 80W-90. I had just bought a bottle of Lucas 85W-140 API GL-5 preping for the weekend. I actually had a bottle of the 80W-90 that I use for my deck gearbox.

Is it that there isn't much difference between SAE 85W-140, and 80W-90,...?? Is one a better match to the manufacturers reccomended AGMA 5EP Amoco Permagear EP220?

Very confusing.

 

[DieselPower]

The 80W/90 would be the closest match.

Approximate equivelant's:

ISO 220 = AGMA 5 = SAE 50 Engine oil = SAE 90 Gear oil.

 

[r0GuE]

Well heck, I already had a bottle of Kubota branded 80W-90 that I used for my deck. I can just use that. Although it is 2 years old. Does this stuff go bad (draw damp maybe)??

 

[DieselPower]

As long as the top was still on the container it should be fine. Most lubricant manufacturers set the shelf life around 5 years for oil products.

 

[JonK]

I purchased a 5 gallon bucket of AGMA 5 EP / ISO VG 220 today and used my 5 Oz from it so if anyone wants to buy some contact me through my Craigslist ad. Thanks! Jon
AGMA 5 EP / ISO VG 220 Quart or Gallons